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Kindness & Calm Choices Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify and regulate strong emotions, evaluate and choose positive actions, and practice kindness through hands-on discussions, scenario sorting, and reflection.

Building self-awareness, decision-making skills, and empathy helps 2nd graders manage feelings, make thoughtful choices, and foster positive relationships.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Introducing the Emotion Thermometer

7 minutes

Step 3

Exploring Choices through Scenarios

8 minutes

Step 4

Kindness Reflection Activity

7 minutes

Step 5

Calm-Down Strategy Practice & Closing

3 minutes

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Kindness & Calm Choices

Understanding Feelings

Making Kind Choices

Reflecting on Kindness

Calm-Down Breathing

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