Lesson Plan
Small-Group PFA Guide
Students will learn simple Psychological First Aid (PFA) steps to calm their bodies, recognize feelings, and support classmates, using drawing and group sharing instead of heavy writing.
Early emotional skills help 4th graders notice stress, practice calming strategies, and build empathy in a safe, playful way.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Norms
5 minutes
Step 2
Intro to PFA with Pictures
5 minutes
Step 3
Mindful Breathing Circle
5 minutes
Step 4
Calm Plan Drawing
8 minutes
Step 5
Share & Wrap-Up
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome & Norms
Steps to Stay Calm (CALM)
Connect & Acknowledge
Listen & Move Forward
Your Calm Plan
Script
Activity
Journal
