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.

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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

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Taming Big Feelings

Welcome & Check-In

Identify a Recent Frustration

Explore Calm-Down Strategies

Reflect & Plan

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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Taming Big Feelings

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