Lesson Plan
Finding Inner Calm
Students will learn and practice deep breathing, a quick movement break, and use of a calm-down toolbox to recognize and manage big emotions.
Early self-regulation builds emotional awareness, reduces classroom disruptions, and equips children with lifelong coping skills to stay focused and calm.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Emotional Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Teach Breathing Strategy
3 minutes
Step 3
Movement Break Practice
3 minutes
Step 4
Explore Calm-Down Toolbox
4 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Finding Inner Calm
Emotional Check-In
Balloon Breaths
Movement Break
Calm-Down Toolbox
Reflection & Closing

Worksheet


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