Lesson Plan
Calm Toolkit Roadmap
Guide a 3rd grader through the CASEL framework to select and build three personalized calm tools—culminating in a hands-on stress ball craft—and set goals using a progress chart.
Emotion regulation is critical for academic and social success. This individualized session empowers the student to recognize feelings, practice coping strategies, and track progress, fostering self-awareness and self-management.
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Review Materials and Prepare Environment
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Calm Toolkit & CASEL
3 minutes
Step 2
Identify Calm Tools
5 minutes
Step 3
Create Stress Ball
8 minutes
Step 4
Coaching Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Set Next Steps & Chart Progress
4 minutes

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