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Self-Regulation Quest-K.K

Yvonne Brown

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Kayliah will learn to recognize emotions and match them with self-regulation strategies, correctly identifying strategies for 3 out of 3 classroom scenarios during this session.

Building an initial understanding of emotions and coping strategies helps Kayliah manage strong feelings, reduces outbursts, and sets the foundation for independent self-regulation.

Audience

6th Grade Student

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Visual modeling and guided practice

Materials

Emotion Flashcards, Self-Regulation Strategy Poster, Session 1 Scenario Cards, and Reward Token Chart

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

5 minutes

  • Print and laminate the Emotion Flashcards.
  • Review and display the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster.
  • Cut out and shuffle the Session 1 Scenario Cards.
  • Place the Reward Token Chart where Kayliah can see and add tokens.

Step 1

1. Introduction to Emotions

3 minutes

  • Greet Kayliah and briefly explain: “Today we’ll notice feelings and practice ways to calm down.”
  • Show each Emotion Flashcard, name the emotion, and ask Kayliah to point or gesture to the matching card.
  • Offer simple praise for correct identifications.

Step 2

2. Model Self-Regulation Strategies

5 minutes

  • Present the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster.
  • Describe each strategy with a visual (e.g., take 3 deep breaths, count to five, ask for a break).
  • Use a think-aloud: “I feel upset; I take deep breaths to calm.”
  • Encourage Kayliah to try a breath with you.

Step 3

3. Guided Practice with Scenarios

5 minutes

  • Draw a Session 1 Scenario Card and read it aloud (e.g., “Your pencil breaks during work.”).
  • Ask: “How might you feel?” and point to the emotion cards.
  • Ask: “Which strategy could help?” and point to the poster choices.
  • Guide choices by offering two strategy options if needed.

Step 4

4. Reinforce and Close

2 minutes

  • For each correct response, place a token on the Reward Token Chart.
  • Give verbal praise: “Great job choosing deep breaths!”
  • Remind Kayliah she’ll practice again next time.
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Slide Deck

Session 1: Recognizing Emotions

• Notice our own feelings
• Practice ways to calm down

Let’s begin!

Greet Kayliah warmly. Say: “Today we’ll notice our feelings and practice ways to calm down.” Briefly explain that by the end of our time she’ll be able to name emotions and pick a calm-down strategy.

Introducing Emotion Flashcards

[Image: Happy face]
[Image: Sad face]
[Image: Angry face]
[Image: Frustrated face]

Show each emotion flashcard one at a time. Name the emotion clearly (happy, sad, angry, frustrated). Ask Kayliah to point or gesture to match. Praise every correct identification.

Self-Regulation Strategies

• Take 3 deep breaths
• Count to five
• Ask for a break

Display the self-regulation strategy poster. Describe each strategy using simple words and gestures. Model deep breaths aloud: “I feel upset, I take three big breaths.” Invite Kayliah to try it with you.

Guided Scenario Practice

  1. Draw a Scenario Card
  2. Ask: How do you feel?
  3. Ask: Which strategy helps?

Tell Kayliah you’ll draw a scenario card. Read it aloud slowly. Ask: “How might you feel?” Point to emotion flashcards. Then ask: “Which strategy could help?” Point to the poster. Offer two choices if she needs help.

Reinforce & Close

• Place tokens for correct answers
• Provide praise
• See you next time!

Celebrate each correct response by placing a token on the reward chart. Give verbal praise: “Great job choosing deep breaths!” Remind Kayliah she’ll practice again next time.

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Activity

Emotion Flashcards

These flashcards help Kayliah identify and match basic emotions through visuals and simple labels. Laminate each card for durability.

Cards (4 total):

  1. Happy
    [Image: Yellow smiling face with open eyes and big grin]
    Label: HAPPY
  2. Sad
    [Image: Blue face with downturned mouth and teardrop]
    Label: SAD
  3. Angry
    [Image: Red face with furrowed brows and clenched teeth]
    Label: ANGRY
  4. Frustrated
    [Image: Orange/Yellow face with scrunched eyebrows and squiggly mouth]
    Label: FRUSTRATED

Use these cards in Session 1 to prompt Kayliah to point or gesture to the emotion shown. Pair with Session 1 Lesson Plan and Session 1 Slides.

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Activity

Self-Regulation Strategy Poster

Hang this poster in Kayliah’s workspace as a quick reminder of ways to calm down when she feels strong emotions.

• 🌬️ Take 3 Deep Breaths

• 🔢 Count to Five

• ✋ Ask for a Break

Use these steps whenever you notice big feelings building up.
Refer back to this poster during guided practice and real classroom moments.

Pair with Session 1 Lesson Plan.

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Activity

Session 1 Scenario Cards

Print, cut, and laminate each card. Use these during guided practice to help Kayliah connect real situations with her self-regulation strategies.

Card 1:
Your pencil breaks while writing.
[Image: Broken pencil icon]

Card 2:
A classmate bumps into you and knocks your books to the floor.
[Image: Books spilled on the floor]

Card 3:
You feel stuck on a math problem and don’t know how to answer.
[Image: Student thinking with a question mark]

Use each card by asking:

  1. “How might you feel?”
  2. “Which strategy could help?”

Pair with Session 1 Lesson Plan.

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Activity

Reward Token Chart

Use this chart to track Kayliah’s progress. For each correct strategy identification, add a token sticker in a circle. When all tokens are earned, Kayliah chooses a preferred activity (e.g., extra reading time or a fun game).

12345
○○○○○
678910
○○○○○

Instructions:

  • Place a token sticker in an empty circle for every correct response.
  • Celebrate each filled circle with a high-five or verbal praise.
  • Once all circles are filled, let Kayliah select her reward.

Pair with Session 1 Lesson Plan.

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Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Kayliah will independently select and practice appropriate self-regulation strategies for 3 out of 3 new classroom scenarios with minimal prompts.

Reinforcing strategies through role-play and choice increases generalization and confidence, moving Kayliah toward independent emotion regulation.

Audience

6th Grade Student

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Role-play and independent selection

Materials

Emotion Flashcards, Self-Regulation Strategy Poster, Session 2 Role-Play Scenario Cards, and Reward Token Chart

Prep

Prepare Role-Play Materials

5 minutes

  • Review and have ready the Emotion Flashcards.
  • Display the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster.
  • Print, cut, and shuffle the Session 2 Role-Play Scenario Cards.
  • Ensure the Reward Token Chart is visible and has space for new tokens.

Step 1

1. Quick Review

3 minutes

  • Greet Kayliah and briefly revisit: “We have three ways to calm down: breaths, count to five, ask for a break.”
  • Hold up each Emotion Flashcard and have her name or point to the emotion.

Step 2

2. Model Role-Play

5 minutes

  • Draw a Session 2 Role-Play Scenario Card and act out the situation (e.g., pretend to drop papers).
  • Think aloud: “I feel frustrated. I’m going to take 3 deep breaths.”
  • Demonstrate the strategy, then ask Kayliah to imitate.

Step 3

3. Independent Practice

5 minutes

  • Shuffle and draw another Session 2 Role-Play Scenario Card.
  • Ask Kayliah: “How would you feel? Which calm-down strategy will you use?”
  • Allow her to choose from the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster independently.
  • Offer a choice prompt only if needed.

Step 4

4. Reinforce & Close

2 minutes

  • For each correct strategy selection, place a token on the Reward Token Chart.
  • Provide enthusiastic praise: “Great job picking counting to five!”
  • Remind her that next time she’ll try again to earn more tokens.
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Slide Deck

Session 2: Role-Play & Practice

• Quick Review of feelings & strategies
• Model role-play
• Independent practice
• Reinforce & close

Greet Kayliah and introduce today’s focus: “We’ll practice our calm-down strategies with some fun role-play and then you’ll try on your own!”

Quick Review: Feelings & Strategies

• Emotions: Happy, Sad, Angry, Frustrated
• Strategies:
– Take 3 deep breaths
– Count to five
– Ask for a break

Hold up each Emotion Flashcard and ask Kayliah to name or point to the emotion. Then point to the poster and review each strategy: take 3 deep breaths, count to five, ask for a break.

Model Role-Play

  1. Draw a Scenario Card
  2. Act out & Think Aloud: “I feel __. I’ll …”
  3. Invite Kayliah to copy the strategy

Draw a Session 2 Role-Play Scenario Card. Act out the situation and think aloud: “I feel frustrated. I’ll take three big breaths.” Demonstrate the strategy and invite Kayliah to imitate.

Your Turn: Independent Practice

  1. Draw a Scenario Card
  2. How would you feel?
  3. Which strategy will you use?

Shuffle and let Kayliah draw a new Session 2 Role-Play Scenario Card. Ask: “How would you feel? Which calm-down strategy will you use?” Point to the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster only if she needs prompting.

Reinforce & Close

• Add tokens for correct answers
• Provide enthusiastic praise
• See you next time!

For each correct response, place a token on the Reward Token Chart. Give enthusiastic praise and remind Kayliah she’ll practice again next time.

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Activity

Session 2 Role-Play Scenario Cards

Print, cut, and laminate each card. Use these cards to role-play more complex classroom situations and practice choosing the right calm-down strategy.

Card 1:
You’re asked to read aloud and stumble over words. Your classmates giggle.
[Image: Student reading from a book while classmates laugh]

Card 2:
During a group project, you and a peer disagree about what to write and they raise their voice.
[Image: Two students at a desk, one looking upset]

Card 3:
Your tablet freezes during a timed quiz, and the timer keeps counting down.
[Image: Tablet showing an error icon and a clock]

Use each card by following these steps:

  1. Act out or describe the situation.
  2. Ask: “How might you feel?” and point to the Emotion Flashcards.
  3. Ask: “Which strategy could help?” and point to the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster.
  4. Role-play using the chosen strategy.

Pair with Session 2 Lesson Plan, Session 2 Slides, and the Reward Token Chart.

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Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Kayliah will generalize self-regulation skills by identifying and applying calming strategies to 3 out of 3 new classroom scenarios and co-create a personal Calming Plan for future use.

Supporting generalization ensures Kayliah can transfer skills from structured lessons to real classroom moments. Co-developing a personal plan empowers her to independently recognize triggers and choose strategies.

Audience

6th Grade Student

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Scenario generalization and personalized planning

Materials

Emotion Flashcards, Self-Regulation Strategy Poster, Session 3 Generalization Scenario Cards, Personal Calming Plan Worksheet, and Reward Token Chart

Prep

Prepare Generalization Materials

5 minutes

  • Print, cut, and laminate the Session 3 Generalization Scenario Cards.
  • Print and ready the Personal Calming Plan Worksheet.
  • Display the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster.
  • Ensure the Reward Token Chart has space for remaining tokens.

Step 1

1. Warm-Up & Review

3 minutes

  • Greet Kayliah and revisit: “Let’s remember our feelings and three calm-down strategies.”
  • Hold up each Emotion Flashcard and have her name or gesture to the emotion.
  • Point to the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster and briefly review each strategy.

Step 2

2. Generalization Practice

6 minutes

  • Shuffle and draw a Session 3 Generalization Scenario Card.
  • Read the scenario aloud and ask: “How would you feel? Which strategy would you use?”
  • Allow Kayliah to point or gesture to her chosen emotion and strategy independently.
  • Role-play the strategy together, using minimal prompts to encourage independence.

Step 3

3. Personal Calming Plan Creation

4 minutes

  • Present the Personal Calming Plan Worksheet.
  • Guide Kayliah to select her two favorite strategies from the poster.
  • For each strategy, have her match it to a common classroom trigger (e.g., pencil break, peer laughter).
  • Assist her in drawing or marking icons on the worksheet to represent when she’ll use each strategy.

Step 4

4. Reinforce & Close

2 minutes

  • For each correct scenario response, place the final tokens on the Reward Token Chart.
  • Offer enthusiastic praise: “You did it! You have a plan now!”
  • Encourage Kayliah to keep her Personal Calming Plan visible and use it during the week.
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Slide Deck

Session 3: Generalize & Plan

• Warm-Up & Review
• Generalization Practice
• Create Personal Calming Plan
• Reinforce & Close

Greet Kayliah and introduce today’s focus: “Today we’ll practice our calm-down strategies in new situations and make your very own Calming Plan!”

Warm-Up & Review

• Emotions: Happy, Sad, Angry, Frustrated
• Strategies:
– Take 3 deep breaths
– Count to five
– Ask for a break

Hold up each Emotion Flashcard and ask Kayliah to name or gesture to the emotion. Then point to the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster and briefly review each strategy.

Generalization Practice

  1. Draw a Scenario Card
  2. How would you feel?
  3. Which strategy helps?
  4. Role-play the strategy

Draw a Session 3 Generalization Scenario Card. Read it aloud and ask: “How would you feel? Which strategy will you use?” Let Kayliah point or gesture independently, then role-play together.

Personal Calming Plan Creation

  1. Choose 2 favorite strategies
  2. Match to triggers
  3. Draw or mark icons on your worksheet

Show the Personal Calming Plan Worksheet. Guide Kayliah to pick her two favorite strategies and match each to a common trigger. Help her draw or mark icons for each pairing.

Reinforce & Close

• Add final tokens
• Celebrate your plan!
• Use your plan this week

For each correct response, place the final tokens on the Reward Token Chart. Give enthusiastic praise and remind Kayliah to keep her Personal Calming Plan visible during the week.

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Activity

Session 3 Generalization Scenario Cards

Print, cut, and laminate each card. Use these during Session 3 to help Kayliah apply self-regulation strategies in varied classroom situations.

Card 1:
During a fire drill, the alarm sounds loudly and you must stop working immediately.
[Image: Alarm bell icon]

Card 2:
The teacher asks you a question in front of the class and you don’t know the answer.
[Image: Student raising hand with worried face]

Card 3:
You realize you left your assignment at home right as it’s being collected.
[Image: Blank paper on desk with sad face]

How to use each card:

  1. Read or describe the scenario aloud.
  2. Ask: “How would you feel?” and point to the Emotion Flashcards.
  3. Ask: “Which strategy could help?” and point to the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster.
  4. Role-play the chosen strategy together.

Pair with Session 3 Lesson Plan, Session 3 Slides, Personal Calming Plan Worksheet, and Reward Token Chart.

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Worksheet

Personal Calming Plan Worksheet

Use this worksheet to create your own plan. Pick two favorite strategies from the Self-Regulation Strategy Poster and match each to a classroom situation when you’ll use it.

1. My First Favorite Strategy

Name of Strategy: _________________________________




Draw the icon or picture for this strategy:







When I will use this strategy (trigger):







2. My Second Favorite Strategy

Name of Strategy: _________________________________




Draw the icon or picture for this strategy:







When I will use this strategy (trigger):







Keep this plan where you can see it. Use it whenever you notice big feelings building up!

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Worksheet

Progress Monitoring Sheet

Use this sheet to track Kayliah’s recognition of emotions and use of self-regulation strategies across sessions. Record each scenario practice to monitor progress over time.

DateSession #Scenario DescriptionEmotion Recognized (✓/✗) / Prompt Needed?Strategy Used Correctly (✓/✗) / Prompt Needed?Prompt Type (Verbal / Visual / Physical / None)Tokens EarnedNotes / Comments

Teacher Initials: ____________ Next Review Date: ____________

Tips for use:
• Complete one row per scenario practice (guided or independent).
• Mark ✓ for correct responses, ✗ for incorrect.
• Note what type of prompt (if any) helped Kayliah choose the right emotion or strategy.
• Use the “Notes” column for observations (e.g., speed of response, confidence).
• Review weekly to adjust supports and celebrate growth!

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