Lesson Plan
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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Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
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

Slide Deck
Kindness & Calm Choices
Understanding Feelings
Making Kind Choices
Reflecting on Kindness
Calm-Down Breathing

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