Lesson Plan
Tame the Tempest Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute one-on-one session, the student will learn to regulate their nervous system through breathing and grounding techniques, identify anger triggers with an Anger Thermometer, and develop a personalized calming plan.
Teaching regulation skills empowers the student to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve self-control—essential for academic success and positive social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Emotional Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach the Brain-Body Connection
5 minutes
Step 3
Practice Grounding Breathing
8 minutes
Step 4
Identify Triggers & Select Tools
7 minutes
Step 5
Create Personalized Calming Plan & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Tame the Tempest
What We’ll Learn
Brain-Body Connection
Anger Thermometer Worksheet
Grounding Breathing Technique
Let’s Practice Together
Calm-Down Toolkit
Your Personalized Plan
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
