Lesson Plan
Finding Your Calm Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three coping strategies—deep breathing, positive self-talk, and progressive muscle relaxation—to manage stress and strong emotions.
Building self-regulation skills helps 4th graders handle stress, stay focused in class, and support emotional well-being.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Deep Breathing
7 minutes
Step 3
Positive Self-Talk
7 minutes
Step 4
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
4 minutes

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