Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Introduce deep breathing and counting-to-five strategies; student will learn and practice both through modeling and role-play in one 30-minute session.
Teaching simple self-regulation tools helps students with ADHD pause and calm down during peer interactions, reducing impulsive reactions and boosting social success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-up
3 minutes
Step 2
Teach & Model Deep Breathing
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Deep Breathing
4 minutes
Step 4
Teach & Model Counting to Five
6 minutes
Step 5
Guided Practice: Counting
3 minutes
Step 6
Role-Play Practice
5 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down Reflection
1 minute
Slide Deck
Stay Cool, Count On – Session 1
Learning Objectives
How to Deep Breathe
Deep Breathing Practice
How to Count to Five
Counting Practice
Role-Play Scenarios
Reflection & Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Review deep breathing and counting-to-five strategies, introduce seeking adult support, and have the student practice all three through modeling and role-play in a 30-minute session.
Reinforcing self-regulation tools and adding adult support gives Richard concrete ways to manage peer conflicts calmly and know when and how to get help, boosting his social success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Review Deep Breathing & Counting
7 minutes
Step 3
Teach & Model Seeking Adult Support
6 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice: Adult Support
4 minutes
Step 5
Integrated Role-Play Practice
8 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Stay Cool, Count On – Session 2
Learning Objectives
Warm-Up & Review
Review Breathing & Counting
How to Seek Adult Support
Adult Support Practice
Role-Play with All Strategies
Reflection & Daily Practice
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