Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
By the end of this session, students will have co-created group norms and gained a basic understanding of emotion regulation, including identifying emotions on a temperature scale.
Establishing clear norms builds trust and safety in the group, while introducing emotion regulation concepts sets the foundation for developing healthy coping skills in subsequent sessions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Session Goals
3 minutes
Step 3
Co-Create Group Norms
10 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Emotion Thermometer
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Preview
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Emotion Regulation
Today's Objectives
Icebreaker: Emotion Check-In
Co-Create Group Norms
Introducing the Emotion Thermometer
Practice: Identify Your Temperature
Wrap-Up & Preview
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
By the end of this session, students will inventory their personal coping strategies, categorize them, and rate each for effectiveness.
Building awareness of one’s own coping toolkit helps students recognize strengths, identify gaps, and make intentional choices for managing stress and strong emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Check‐In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Inventory
3 minutes
Step 3
Individual Worksheet Completion
8 minutes
Step 4
Small‐Group Share & Categorize
7 minutes
Step 5
Effectiveness Discussion
5 minutes
Step 6
Wrap‐Up and Reflection
2 minutes
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
By the end of this session, students will learn and practice two mindful breathing exercises (4-7-8 and square breathing) and reflect on how and when to use them.
Breathwork boosts self-awareness and reduces physiological arousal, giving students simple, portable tools to regulate stress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Mindful Breathing
5 minutes
Step 3
Practice: 4-7-8 Breathing
7 minutes
Step 4
Practice: Square Breathing
7 minutes
Step 5
Group Reflection & Discussion
4 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Home Practice
2 minutes
