Lesson Plan
Calm in the Storm Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice deep-breathing techniques to manage anxiety about family stress and reflect on their emotions, culminating in an exit ticket to demonstrate comprehension.
Teaching breathing exercises supports emotional regulation, reduces classroom anxiety, and equips 3rd graders with lifelong coping tools for stress management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Teaching
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice and Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Calm in the Storm
Warm-Up Question
Meet Your Breathing Buddy
Deep Belly Breathing Steps
Independent Reflection
Exit Ticket

Script


Worksheet


Warm Up


Cool Down


Reading


Reading

