Lesson Plan
Taming Big Feelings
Guide a 3rd-grade neurodivergent student to recognize rising frustration, practice choosing and using a calm-down strategy, and reflect on its effectiveness to build frustration tolerance.
Neurodivergent learners often need explicit, scaffolded practice to notice and manage big emotions. This focused session boosts self-awareness, coping skills, and classroom success.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Check-In
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify a Recent Frustration
3 minutes
Step 3
Explore Calm-Down Strategies
4 minutes
Step 4
Reflect & Plan
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Taming Big Feelings
Welcome & Check-In
Identify a Recent Frustration
Explore Calm-Down Strategies
Reflect & Plan
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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