Lesson Plan

Calm Down Circle Plan

Students will identify and practice playful movement and breathing techniques to ‘calm their inner storms,’ building self-regulation and trauma-informed de-escalation skills.

Providing young learners with concrete, fun strategies helps them manage big feelings, promotes a positive classroom climate, and lays the groundwork for emotional resilience and safety.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Shake It Out

3 minutes

Step 2

Story to Visuals

2 minutes

Step 3

Main: Breathing Buddies

6 minutes

Step 4

Circle Movement

6 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Rainbow Breaths

3 minutes

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Storm to Sunshine

Stormy Feelings

Sunny Calm

Shake It Out!

Belly Breaths

Rainbow Breaths

You Did It!

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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What Calms Your Storm?

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