Lesson Plan
My Calm Toolbox
Student will learn to recognize feelings, practice deep breathing, and create a personalized calm toolbox with coping strategies, then reflect on its use to manage emotions with peers and in class.
Building emotional regulation skills empowers the student to identify triggers, use proactive coping strategies, and maintain positive interactions, reducing disruptions and improving well-being.
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Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Emotions
5 minutes
Step 2
Breathing Technique Practice
5 minutes
Step 3
Create Your Calm Toolbox
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Goal Setting
5 minutes

Slide Deck
My Calm Toolbox
Step 1: Identify Your Feelings
Which Feeling Do You Have Right Now?
Step 2: Breathing Practice
Step 3: Create Your Calm Toolbox
Your Three Coping Strategies
Step 4: Reflection & Goal Setting
Great Job!

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