Lesson Plan
Ready, Set, Calm Lesson Plan
Participants will learn and practice at least three mindfulness and self-calming techniques, enabling them to manage stress, improve focus, and support students’ emotional well-being.
Mindfulness and self-calming strategies empower educators to model emotional regulation, reduce stress, boost classroom focus, and foster a supportive learning climate for all students.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Video Session
5 minutes
Step 6
Game
10 minutes
Step 7
Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 8
Quiz
10 minutes
Step 9
Project Introduction
10 minutes
Step 10
Cool-Down
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Ready, Set, Calm
Agenda
Warm-Up: 4-7-8 Breathing
Reading: Mindful Moments
Discussion Prompts
Activity: Breath Techniques
Game: Emotion Wheel
Worksheet: Self-Calming Scenarios
Quiz: Ready, Set, Calm
Project Introduction
Additional Video Resources
Cool-Down & Gratitude
Thank You

Script


Reading


Discussion


Activity


Game


Worksheet


Warm Up


Warm Up


Quiz
Ready, Set, Calm Quiz

Answer Key


Project Guide


Rubric


Cool Down

