Lesson Plan
Finding Calm Nights Lesson Plan
Provide a safe 15-minute individual session for a 4th grader coping with a parent’s progressing cancer and night terrors by validating feelings, teaching deep-breathing and guided imagery, and fostering calm through reflection.
A child facing a parent’s illness and night terrors may feel anxious and alone. This session offers emotional support and concrete relaxation tools to build resilience and reduce nighttime fear.
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Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
2 minutes
Step 2
Emotional Expression
3 minutes
Step 3
Teach Deep Breathing
5 minutes
Step 4
Guided Imagery Practice
3 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Finding Calm Nights
Check-In & Feelings
Share Your Worries
Learn Deep Breathing
Guided Imagery
Reflect & Cool-Down
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Worksheet
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