Lesson Plan

Taming the Tempest

Students will learn to notice strong feelings, explore simple calming techniques, and practice ways to stay in control when emotions feel like storms.

By helping 5th graders identify and manage big feelings, we boost their confidence, lower classroom disruptions, and build a caring community where everyone supports each other.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Emotion Iceberg Exploration

10 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Intense Emotions

10 minutes

Step 3

Managing the Storm Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Calm-Down Tool Practice

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Taming the Tempest

Lesson Objectives

What Are Big Feelings?

Emotion Iceberg Exploration

Brain Alarm

Calm-Down Strategies

Group Discussion

Tool Practice

Reflection & Next Steps

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Warm Up

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Discussion

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Activity

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Taming the Tempest

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