Lesson Plan
Catch the Calm Blueprint
Help the student recognize personal triggers and develop a customized calm-down plan through identifying emotions, playing the Emotion Detective Game, and guided reflection.
Building self-awareness of emotional triggers and practicing coping strategies empowers the student to manage stress, reduce meltdowns, and foster emotional resilience in real-life situations.
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Prep
Review Lesson Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduce Emotional Triggers
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify and Record Personal Triggers
5 minutes
Step 3
Play Emotion Detective Game
10 minutes
Step 4
Create a Personalized Calm-Down Plan
5 minutes
Step 5
Guided Reflection and Next Steps
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Trigger Tracker
What Is a Trigger?
Common Triggers
My Personal Triggers
How My Body Reacts
Next Up: Calm-Down Strategies

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