Lesson Plan
Calm Strategy Lab Plan
Students will explore breathing and grounding techniques through interactive stations, then choose and personalize at least two strategies for their own calm-down plan.
Equipping students with self-regulation tools helps them manage stress, improve focus, and build lifelong resilience in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials and Stations
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Performance vs. Calm Challenge
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Two Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Practice at Stations
20 minutes
Step 4
Create My Calm Menu Card
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflect and Close
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Strategy Menu
Hook Recap: Performance vs. Calm
Why Use Regulation Strategies?
Success Criteria
Strategy #1: Belly Breathing
Strategy #2: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Station Instructions
Activity
Worksheet
Journal
