Lesson Plan
Storm to Stillness Roadmap
Students will identify their personal emotional triggers and practice self-calming strategies through guided mindfulness and reflective activities, building foundational self-management skills.
When students recognize what “storms” trigger big emotions and learn concrete calming tools, they can regulate reactions, focus better, and feel more in control of their feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Breathing Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Mindfulness Exercise
10 minutes
Step 3
Trigger Mapping Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Journal Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Sharing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Calm Your Inner Weather
Deep Breathing: Weathering the Storm
Body Scan: Noticing Tension
Where Do You Feel the Storm?
Mapping Your Triggers
Calm Strategies Toolbox
From Storm to Stillness

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

