Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce deep breathing as a coping strategy and have the student practice the step-by-step technique to reduce stress in 4 out of 5 practice opportunities.
Deep breathing is a fast, accessible tool that calms the body's stress response, giving the student an immediate way to self-regulate during challenging school moments.
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Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Stress
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Deep Breathing
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Self-Assessment
5 minutes
Step 5
Planning for Real-World Use
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Deep Breathing
What Is Stress?
Why Deep Breathing?
Deep-Breathing Steps
Visual Guide
Guided Practice
Reflection
Planning for Real-World Use
Great Job!
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