Lesson Plan

Reset Routine Blueprint

Guide a 5th-grade small group through a 5-minute reset routine to re-center attention and reduce anxiety using simple steps, breathing, and mood checks.

Students gain quick self-regulation tools that improve focus and lower stress during transitions or challenging moments.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

2 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Purpose

1 minute

Step 2

Guided Breathing

1.5 minutes

Step 3

Mood Meter Check

1.5 minutes

Step 4

Debrief & Close

1 minute

Slide Deck

The Quick Reset Steps

Step 1: Pause & Gather

Step 2: Breathe Deeply

Step 3: Mood Check

Step 4: Debrief & Transition