Mindful Moments

Isabella Tovar

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Enable the student to identify their current calming strategies, practice a new technique, and create a personalized coping plan with clear feedback and success criteria.

This session builds self-regulation by assessing existing skills, teaching tailored calming methods, and reinforcing progress through personalized feedback and a visual plan.

Audience

Kindergarten Student

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Quiz, practice, chart, and feedback cycle.

Materials

Calming Strategy Check-Up Quiz, - My Coping Plan Chart Worksheet, - Coach’s Feedback Talk Script, and - Plan Completion Criteria Rubric

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

5 minutes

Print one copy each of the Calming Strategy Check-Up Quiz, My Coping Plan Chart Worksheet, and Plan Completion Criteria Rubric.
Review the Coach’s Feedback Talk Script to customize language for the student’s needs.
Arrange a quiet, comfortable area free of distractions.
Have pencils, crayons, and a timer ready.

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

2 minutes

Greet the student and explain the session’s goal: to check their calming tools and make a personal plan.
Use encouraging tone to build rapport and reduce anxiety.

Step 2

Calming Strategy Check-Up Quiz

5 minutes

Hand the student the Calming Strategy Check-Up Quiz.
Read each question aloud and let them point or say their answer.
Note which strategies they use often and any gaps.

Step 3

Guided Practice of New Technique

5 minutes

Select a new calming strategy based on quiz results (e.g., deep breathing).
Model the technique using simple steps: inhale, count to three, exhale.
Practice together with three rounds, providing positive reinforcement.

Step 4

Complete My Coping Plan Chart

4 minutes

Give the student the My Coping Plan Chart Worksheet.
Guide them to draw or write their favorite strategies and the new technique.
Encourage colorful, child-friendly responses to increase ownership.

Step 5

Coach’s Feedback and Rubric Review

4 minutes

Use the Coach’s Feedback Talk Script to praise effort and guide improvement.
Review the Plan Completion Criteria Rubric with the student:
- Check if chart is complete, clear, and colorful.
- Confirm the student can explain each strategy.
Celebrate successes and note any areas for follow-up.

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Worksheet

My Coping Plan Chart

Use this chart to plan how you can calm down when you feel upset. Draw or write your ideas in each box.

When I feel…	I notice…	My favorite calm strategy…	My new strategy…
1.
2.
3.

Quiz

Calming Strategy Check-Up Quiz

Script

Coach’s Feedback and Rubric Review Script

Teacher: “Wow, you did an amazing job making your coping plan chart! I’m so proud of your hard work. Now let’s look at our Plan Completion Criteria Rubric together to see how well your chart matches each part. Ready?”

1. Check for Completeness

Teacher: “Our first item says ‘All boxes are filled.’ Can you show me each row and tell me what you wrote or drew? Let’s start with row 1.”

(Let the student point to row 1 and explain.)

Teacher: “Excellent—row 1 is filled! Now let’s look at row 2 and row 3 the same way.”

(Praise each completed row.)

2. Check for Clarity

Teacher: “Next, the rubric asks ‘Can you explain each strategy?’ Show me your favorite calm strategy in the chart and tell me in your own words how it helps you.”

(Listen and offer support.)

Teacher: “That’s clear and makes perfect sense. Now, what about your new strategy—can you show how you’ll do it when you feel upset?”

3. Check for Colorfulness and Neatness

Teacher: “Finally, our rubric says ‘Chart is colorful and neat.’ I see lots of bright colors! Which color did you use for your favorite strategy, and why?”

(Celebrate their color choices.)

Teacher: “Everything looks neat and colorful—great job!”

Celebrate and Plan Next Steps

Teacher: “You met all three criteria—complete, clear, and colorful! You are ready to use these strategies when you feel upset. Which one will you try first? When do you think you might need it?”

(Encourage the student to share a plan.)

Teacher: “I’m so proud of you. Remember, you can look at this chart anytime you need to calm down. Keep practicing, and you’ll become even stronger at helping yourself feel better!”

Rubric

Plan Completion Criteria Rubric

Use this rubric to see how well your coping plan chart meets each goal. Circle the number that best matches your work.

Criteria	1 – Not Yet	2 – Almost There	3 – Great Job!
1. Boxes Filled	Fewer than 2 boxes filled	2 boxes filled	All 3 boxes are filled
2. Can Explain Each Strategy	Tells or shows only 0–1 strategies	Explains 2 strategies clearly	Explains all 3 strategies clearly
3. Colorfulness & Neatness	Uses 1 color or is messy	Uses some colors; mostly neat	Bright, many colors; very neat

How to use:

Look at each row and think about your chart.
Circle 1 if you need more practice, 2 if you’re almost there, or 3 if you’ve got it!
Celebrate your strengths and choose one area to practice next time.