A daily 15-minute Social Emotional Learning (SEL) routine for 2nd-grade students to foster a sense of safety, calm, and connection, addressing potential community trauma. This routine helps students build resilience and emotional regulation skills, promoting a positive classroom environment. Audience: 2nd Grade, 1 Session, 15 minutes.
Michele Lansing
District Administrator, Social Worker
This 30-minute individual lesson for a 2nd-grade male student with ADHD focuses on helping him recognize frustration, verbalize his needs, and utilize calming strategies. It directly supports his IEP goals related to asking for breaks, describing feelings, choosing calming activities, and refraining from eloping.
tkeya.void
Social Worker
Equip undergraduate preservice elementary teacher candidates with essential, practical behavior management strategies. This 70-minute interactive lesson focuses on real-world classroom challenges and actionable solutions, addressing the number one concern for new teachers.
Melissa Martino
Counselor, Elementary Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Behavior Interventionist
Create a calming classroom environment through sensory activities and relaxation techniques. This lesson will help students recognize how their environment affects their emotions and learn ways to create a peaceful space.
Marie McCalvin
Social Worker
A 2-session, individualized 5th-grade special education lesson teaching self-advocacy and coping strategies (deep breathing, asking for breaks) to manage emotional dysregulation. Includes kinesthetic activities, discussion, a video, and a project to reinforce skills.
Kimberly Clark
Psychologist
A 90-minute Tier 1 workshop for parents on managing overstimulation and adapting to routine changes at home. This session equips caregivers with practical strategies to create calm environments, recognize triggers, and implement predictable routines to support their children’s well-being.
Alyssha Walker
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson focuses on teaching Kindergarten students classroom expectations and self-regulation strategies to reduce disruptive behaviors. It will help students understand how their actions affect others and empower them to make positive choices, creating a more peaceful learning environment. Designed for a single 30-minute session.
alyssa Carmody
Counselor
This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 5th graders introduces classroom-wide strategies to help students with autism manage defiant behavior and outbursts. Students will learn self-regulation tools, practice calming techniques, and engage in supportive activities that foster empathy and a positive learning environment.
kjohangiry
Counselor
In this 5-minute Tier 1 classroom routine, 4th graders learn to identify and practice personal calm-down strategies, crafting their own “Calm Code” to share with peers and build a collective classroom peace. This routine encourages self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a supportive classroom culture.
Arlo Smith
Psychologist
This 30-minute, single-session lesson is designed for Pre-K toddlers with Level 1 ASD and ODD, who exhibit dysregulation and have minimal verbal communication. It introduces a 'calming corner' concept to help students identify and use simple tools for self-regulation, promoting emotional understanding and independent coping strategies.
Natalie Koons
Special Education Teacher, Parent
This four-session individualized lesson teaches a 4th grade student how to use calm-down strategies—like asking for the calm-down corner and deep breathing—when tasks feel difficult. Designed for 15-minute sessions with IEP supports and 2nd-grade reading level, it ensures skill mastery over nine weeks with teacher-recorded data.
Meena Bisht
Special Education Teacher
This small-group intervention helps Pre-K students develop calming strategies through a dedicated safe space. Over one 20-minute session, children will explore sensory tools and reflect on their emotions, supporting self-regulation and emotional security.
Erin
Counselor, Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist
This resource introduces simple calming strategies like deep breathing and 'turtle time' for small groups of Pre-K students. Learning these techniques early helps children manage big emotions before they become overwhelming. Designed for Pre-K students in one 30-minute session.
Lisa Stiele
Special Education Teacher
This introductory lesson helps a 3rd-grade male student learn and practice a calming strategy, understand how to wait patiently, and ask for permission before non-academic tasks. It's designed for individual, intensive support over one 30-minute session.
tkeya.void
Social Worker
This lesson is designed for a 7th grader with autism who has been exhibiting challenging behaviors such as flipping desks, hitting his paraprofessional, and using profanity. Over three 30-minute sessions, the student will learn strategies to manage emotions and behaviors effectively. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student with tools to handle stress and frustration, promoting a positive and safe learning environment.
Joleen Shillingford
Counselor
This 25-minute, one-on-one lesson is designed for a K-5 student with occupational therapy needs, focusing on self-regulation techniques like deep breathing and sensory supports to help them participate effectively during whole group literacy time. The goal is to equip the student with tools to manage sensory input and maintain focus in a group setting.
Jennifer Croymans
Instructor
This lesson is designed to help a 1st grade autistic male student reduce tantrums and improve communication skills through a combination of counseling and speech therapy. The lesson incorporates Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Blended Learning strategies to engage the student in a supportive and interactive environment. By focusing on both emotional regulation and speech development, the lesson aims to provide the student with tools to express himself more effectively and manage emotions.
Alicia Wilson
School Administrator
This 3-session lesson plan is designed for kindergarten students to learn and practice calming strategies. Each 30-minute session will introduce different techniques to help students manage their emotions and reduce stress, fostering a peaceful classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional regulation skills at an early age, providing students with tools they can use throughout their lives.
jdymek
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson teaches a 2nd-grade student self-regulation strategies to use when faced with difficult assignments, helping them manage frustration and avoid self-harming behaviors. This individualized lesson is designed for one 2nd-grade student and will take approximately 15 minutes.
Michelle Grimaldi
School Administrator
A small-group intervention where 3rd grade students create personalized calm-down spaces and routines, fostering self-regulation and positive behavior. This Tier 2 support spans one 30-minute session, providing practical tools to help students manage emotions.
Nancy Benowitz
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps a 1st-grade student who screams and hits understand and practice calming strategies. It focuses on identifying emotions and using tools to manage strong feelings. This is a Tier 3 individual session, lasting 30 minutes.
Amber Woods
Paraprofessional
In this one-session lesson for individual 9th graders, students will explore and practice emotional regulation strategies to help them stay calm in loud, busy settings like school clubs. This lesson is crucial for building self-awareness and coping skills in less structured social environments.
Justin Bullard
Special Education Teacher
In this one-session lesson for individual 9th graders, students will explore and practice emotional regulation strategies to help them stay calm in loud, busy settings like school clubs. This lesson is crucial for building self-awareness and coping skills in less structured social environments.
Justin Bullard
Special Education Teacher
This 10-minute individual lesson for K-2 students focuses on identifying and utilizing sensory tools to help calm down when feeling dysregulated. Students will learn practical strategies to manage their emotions effectively.
Kim Terwilliger
Counselor
A 4-week, 30-minute individual self-regulation program for 1st graders to develop coping strategies and emotional awareness through hands-on, engaging activities. This Tier 3 intervention provides personalized support to help students recognize feelings, practice calming techniques, and build confidence in managing emotions.
Krystal Miller
Counselor
This 20-minute Tier 2 lesson helps small groups of students, including those with severe learning disabilities and nonverbal autism, identify and practice simple coping skills. It focuses on visual cues and sensory strategies to build a 'calm kit' for managing emotions.
Melissa Premo
Counselor
A calming classroom routine for 2nd graders that teaches relaxation techniques through guided movement and breathing exercises. This Tier 1 health & wellness lesson helps students develop self-regulation and mindfulness, ideal for 25-minute sessions.
Melissa Premo
Counselor
This lesson introduces ASD nonverbal students to basic self-regulation techniques through a simple breathing exercise and visual aids. It aims to help students recognize and manage their emotions, promoting calmness and focus. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to better handle stress and improve their emotional well-being.
SHERRI BROWN
Counselor
This lesson focuses on implementing mindfulness practices into daily routines. Through guided exercises, students explore techniques to remain centered and calm, enhancing their focus and emotional regulation. Suitable for all grade levels, this session encourages a peaceful atmosphere within the classroom.
Candice Bryant
Behavior Interventionist
A whole-class lesson that introduces students to recognizing and responding calmly during a behavioral crisis, building a shared language and safety plan to foster a supportive classroom environment. This Tier 1, 45-minute lesson for 6th graders equips students with strategies to de-escalate and seek help, strengthening classroom safety and emotional resilience.
Rae Britton
Counselor, School Administrator
Help a small group of students find calmness in chaotic situations through mindfulness techniques. This lesson aims to provide tools for emotional regulation during stressful times, specifically designed for a 6th-grade group over a 10-session period. This lesson is important as it equips students with valuable skills for managing stress and emotions, promoting overall well-being.
Kristen O'Brien
Counselor
A short pithy individualized plan to help a 2nd grade student develop consistent self-management routines through guided habit-building. This Tier 3 lesson provides one-on-one support, emphasizing personal goal setting, visual cues, and progress tracking across a 25-minute session.
allesha.kenyon
Counselor
In this 15-minute engaging session, 7th graders explore quick, practical coping skills to adjust smoothly to new routines—whether it’s a new class schedule, after-school activity, or at home structure. Through an interactive video, a fast-paced warm-up, and a brief reflection activity, students will gain tools to reduce stress and build resilience when facing changes.
Jessica Hunt
Counselor
This lesson teaches a 2nd-grade boy practical and easy-to-use strategies for managing strong emotions and impulses. By creating a 'Calm Kit' of tools, he will gain a sense of control and learn to make positive choices. This is an individual session designed for a specific student's needs, lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Ashley Bennett
Counselor
This lesson provides early childhood staff with a quick reference guide for responding to high-risk behaviors using a trauma-informed approach. It covers practical strategies for common challenging behaviors like hitting, wall-ripping, standing on furniture, and refusing to move, emphasizing safety, emotional regulation, and repair. This lesson is designed for Kindergarten staff and will take approximately 30 minutes.
Diane Everson-Riley
Principal
This lesson introduces a 2nd-grade student to mindfulness techniques as a coping mechanism for anxiety. It helps the student understand and manage anxious feelings through simple, engaging practices. This is a single 45-minute session designed for individual support.
cvaglienty
Counselor, Social Worker
This 15-minute individual lesson for a 6th-grade student helps them understand and manage panic and anxiety in the classroom, especially after a personal loss. It focuses on developing personalized coping strategies and a smooth re-entry plan for math class. This lesson is crucial for helping the student feel safe and supported, enabling them to access their education effectively.
Allison Russell
Counselor
This lesson is designed for 5th-grade students with low cognition to help them understand and demonstrate expected behaviors in the classroom. The focus is on being respectful, ready, and responsible, which are crucial life skills for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. The lesson will be completed in one 30-minute session.
Jamie McGrath
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson aims to help a 4th grade autistic student with limited speech to calm his body and follow basic instructions using grounding techniques. The lesson includes a video and guided practice to support the student in managing hyperactivity and improving patience. This approach is important as it provides the student with tools to self-regulate and enhances his ability to understand and follow directions.
Sophia Perlmutter
Social Worker
This 6-week small group guidance lesson is designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade students who experience anxiety about school, struggle with separation, or have difficulty adjusting to routines. Each 30-minute weekly session will equip students with strategies to manage worries, build confidence, and feel more comfortable and engaged in their school environment. This lesson will help students develop emotional regulation skills and a positive outlook on school. Intended for 6 sessions, 30 minutes each.
Josefina Diaz
Counselor
A 24-session, 15-minute small group curriculum for TK-5 students to build core coping skills—emotional regulation, anger management, social skills, and anxiety reduction. This Tier 2 program provides structured lessons with simple activities, discussion prompts, games, and quick quizzes to support students needing extra help in a positive, playful, and supportive environment.
David Sayegh
Psychologist
This lesson focuses on helping a student create a personal 'safe place' as a calming technique during times of anxiety. Through a one-on-one session, the student will design their own mental safe place, learn how to use it as a calming strategy, and reflect on its benefits. This lesson is important as it provides the student with a personalized tool to manage stress and promote emotional well-being.
Amy Peck
Counselor
This lesson focuses on understanding and managing sensory overstimulation and dysregulation, crucial for students' well-being and academic success. Designed for 9th graders, it provides strategies to cope with sensory challenges in a 30-minute session, ensuring all students can thrive in a classroom environment.
carrie.yespy
Social Worker
This 30-minute, individual lesson for a 2nd-grade student helps develop coping strategies for managing difficult emotions, specifically focusing on how to react when a teacher's tone feels overwhelming. It empowers the student to identify their feelings and practice self-calming techniques. This lesson is crucial for fostering a sense of safety and agency in the school environment for a student experiencing anxiety.
Jasmin Mendez
Social Worker
Designed for 4th and 5th graders, this lesson introduces the concept of self-regulation through creative activities. Students will explore personalized calming techniques and build a toolkit to manage their emotions effectively.
avyoral
Counselor
A 5-session small group intervention for 5th and 6th graders with IEPs to learn, practice, and implement coping skills in the classroom. This Tier 2 lesson supports students’ social-emotional growth by guiding them through identifying, discussing, and applying coping strategies in real-time scenarios. Each 30-minute session includes a structured plan, discussion prompts, hands-on activity, worksheet, and a fun game to reinforce learning.
ebliss
Social Worker
A 30-minute small-group workshop for 4th graders focused on teaching self-regulation strategies to students who struggle with impulse control. Tier 2 targeted behavioral supports equip students with practical calm-down techniques to foster a more peaceful classroom climate.
Senada Cosovic
General Education Teacher
This 15-minute individual sensory routine is designed for Pre-K students with ADHD to help them regulate their energy and focus at the start of the day. It provides a structured sequence of calming and organizing activities to prepare them for learning.
Shelby Langrehr
Elementary Teacher
In this 5-minute Tier 1 session, middle school students (grades 6–8) learn simple, quick techniques to calm down and focus as they enter the classroom. This lesson sets a positive tone and gives all students tools for emotional regulation.
cobbws
Counselor
Empower Pre-K to 2nd Grade students to identify and utilize calming strategies when feeling big emotions. This lesson introduces a variety of coping mechanisms, allowing young learners to choose what works best for them, fostering self-regulation and emotional independence. This lesson is designed for one 45-minute session for Pre-K to 2nd Grade students.
Katrina
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for a 6th-grade autistic student with ADHD focuses on developing self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and coping skills. It addresses challenges with bullying and aggressive outbursts by providing practical strategies for managing emotions and communicating needs effectively. This lesson is important because it empowers the student to navigate social situations more successfully and respond to triggers in a healthy way.
Juan Gomez
Counselor
In this engaging 30-minute Pre-K lesson, students will learn basic emotional regulation skills through interactive games, warm-ups, and calming activities. This Tier 1 classroom lesson helps young learners recognize their feelings and practice simple strategies to calm down and express themselves positively.
Tonia Jones
Social Worker
In this 30-minute session, second graders learn strategies to cope with nervousness when witnessing aggressive behavior, build empathy for their classmates, and understand teacher support. This Tier 1 lesson addresses classroom-wide social-emotional skills.
Melanie Chalmers
Psychologist
This resource helps an individual 2nd Grade special education student develop a personalized, consistent routine to prepare themselves for learning and task initiation. It creates predictability and reduces resistance to starting academic work. This single-session lesson is designed for one student and will take approximately 20 minutes.
Jennifer Karger
Special Education Teacher
Students learn to identify personal stress triggers and develop individual calm-down strategies. This proactive lesson empowers the whole classroom to recognize early warning signs and practice self-regulation. Intended for a 5th grade class in a single 45-minute session under Tier 1 Behavioral Supports.
Eva Fedd
Counselor
Introduce 2nd graders to the new Calm Corner, teaching them what it is, why we need it, and how to use it when they feel dysregulated. This whole-class, one-session lesson builds behavioural self-regulation skills using a 40-minute interactive tour, activities, and reflections to promote a supportive classroom environment.
Ashley Converse
Special Education Teacher
This multi-session lesson helps 2nd-grade students learn and practice self-regulation techniques to calm their minds and bodies in the moment. Across five 30-minute small group sessions, students will explore a variety of actionable tools, developing essential coping skills for managing strong emotions and stressful situations.
Melissa Fitzgerald
Counselor
In this single 15-minute Tier 3 lesson, the teacher works one-on-one with a 6th grader to identify panic attack triggers and learn practical calming strategies. Tailored to the student’s personal experiences, this lesson equips them with tools to self-regulate, build confidence, and reduce anxiety in everyday situations.
Amy Aument
Counselor
This 15-minute, single-session lesson is for a 2nd-grade individual student struggling with self-regulation around loud noises and classmates. It will help the student identify triggers and practice calming strategies through visualizing "Calm Cloud Breathing" to prevent self-harming behaviors like hair-pulling or pencil-stabbing, promoting a safer and more regulated classroom experience.
Alex Romano
Counselor
A 4-session, 15-minute individual support program for a 2nd grader with trauma-related behaviors, focusing on building trust, emotional awareness, and coping skills. Through short, engaging activities like breathing exercises, emotion identification, and role-play, this series helps the student feel safe, understood, and empowered to manage anxiety and emotional outbursts.
Robbin Johnson-Perez
School Administrator
This daily routine helps 2nd graders build emotional resilience through quick crisis-coping strategies and reflective debrief practices. Over 20-minute sessions, students learn to recognize moods, practice calm techniques, and reflect on their day, fostering emotional intelligence and classroom well-being.
Danielle
Behavior Interventionist
An individualized plan helping a 4th grader identify personal triggers and practice calming strategies; builds self-awareness and emotional regulation in 30-minute sessions. This Tier 3 lesson supports a single student to develop personalized coping skills for real-life emotional challenges.
Virginia Lenac
Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 3 lesson for 2nd graders, students will learn to recognize negative emotions and practice coping skills to maintain positive behavior at school. This individualized session equips students with practical strategies—like deep breathing, positive self-talk, and sensory breaks—to help them stay calm and focused.
Ruth Portocarrero
Social Worker
A personalized plan to help your 1st grader recognize triggers and practice calming strategies one-on-one, fostering self-regulation. This Tier 3, 20-minute individual session equips the student with self-awareness tools.
Bonnie Gil
Psychologist
This lesson introduces students to simple mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and improve focus. The objective is to equip students with practical strategies for self-regulation and emotional calm. The approach uses guided exercises and sensory awareness activities, suitable for all K-12 age groups with adaptations. This lesson is for all K-12 students across 1 session for 45-60 minutes.
Kimberly Tynan
District Administrator
Students will create a personalized 'calm plan' to help them manage emotions and stress. This lesson helps students build essential self-regulation skills, empowering them to respond effectively to challenging situations. Designed for 3rd Grade, this single 30-minute session guides students through compiling their own plan with triggers, body signals, and coping strategies.
Jennifer Cattnach
Counselor, Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 5th-grade students in a small group setting identify and practice effective coping strategies for managing emotions and stress in school. Students will learn practical tools to create their own 'Calm Kit' to navigate challenging situations. Designed for 5th Grade, 1 session, 15 minutes.
Melissa Premo
Counselor
In this 45-minute 2nd grade lesson, students learn self-regulation by selecting three calming strategies, coaching a peer through one strategy, and giving feedback on effectiveness. This lesson builds self-efficacy, communication, and social-emotional skills through interactive stations and reflective activities.
Kimest Sanders
Instructor
This individual 20-minute restorative lesson for an 8th-grade student on an IEP for autism focuses on understanding personal dysregulation triggers and body signals, leading to unsafe behaviors, and exploring calm-down strategies. It aims to help the student regain control and repair harm caused by a recent incident of brief unsafe contact with staff.
Tony Kissell
Social Worker, Counselor
A 6-session, 30-minute individualized Tier 3 program for a 16-year-old teen female to develop emotional regulation skills to manage anxiety. Lessons are bilingual (English/Spanish) and include engaging discussions, hands-on activities, worksheets, and reflective cool-downs.
Mariana
Social Worker
This lesson guides 9th-grade students in designing and testing a personalized 2-minute regulation routine. It helps students develop self-management skills and build a 'coping toolbox' for everyday challenges. This single-session lesson lasts 30 minutes.
JOYCE PURCELL
General Education Teacher
In this 90-minute session, teachers will learn evidence-based strategies to support students experiencing anxiety in the classroom. This lesson equips educators with practical tools to identify anxiety signs, create a safe learning environment, and implement calming techniques. Audience: K–12 teachers, Tier 1 support, single session (90 minutes).
Alyssha Walker
Behavior Interventionist
In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, teachers will learn strategies to help students manage overstimulation and adapt to routine changes. This lesson equips teachers with practical activities, discussion prompts, and reflective tools to foster classroom calm and resilience.
Alyssha Walker
Behavior Interventionist
This single-session, 15-minute lesson introduces Kindergarten students to simple and effective calming strategies, helping them develop emotional regulation skills and fostering a peaceful classroom environment. These strategies empower young learners to manage big feelings.
Sherisse Byers
Elementary Teacher
In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, teachers will explore evidence-based tools and visuals to promote calm behavior in the classroom. Participants will leave with ready-to-use charts, cue cards, and implementation strategies that support all students’ self-regulation.
Alyssha Walker
Behavior Interventionist
This 30-minute individual lesson helps a 1st-grade student with ASD develop emotional regulation skills by identifying feelings and using calming strategies. It's important for fostering self-awareness and independent coping mechanisms.
Patricia Perry
Counselor
In this 25-minute one-on-one Tier 3 session for a 2nd grade student, we'll help the student identify personal triggers, explore self-calming strategies, and create a customized calm-down plan through guided reflection and drawing prompts. This individualized support builds self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Kylie Taniguchi
Counselor
This lesson focuses on behavior intervention strategies for kindergarten students, providing personalized support to help them manage emotions and improve self-regulation. It's crucial for fostering a positive learning environment and equipping young learners with essential life skills. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, tailored to individual needs.
jdymek
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson focuses on behavior intervention strategies for kindergarten students, providing personalized support to help them manage emotions and improve self-regulation. It's crucial for fostering a positive learning environment and equipping young learners with essential life skills. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, tailored to individual needs.
cgoff
Behavior Interventionist
This 30-minute, one-on-one lesson for 3rd-grade students provides individualized strategies to help students identify and practice calming techniques when feeling upset. It's important because understanding and using coping mechanisms can significantly improve emotional regulation and well-being.
Barbara McGregor
Instructor
This session teaches small groups strategies for maintaining calm during chaos, using real-life scenarios and role-playing. It's essential for building resilience and emotional regulation skills, specifically designed for 6th-grade students in a 30-minute session.
brian hammond
Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for Pre-K/K students, learners will explore basic self-management skills by identifying emotions and practicing calming strategies. This fun, video-enhanced session builds early emotional awareness and gives children tools to regulate big feelings in the classroom and at home.
Olivia Rutledge
Counselor
Help Kindergarteners discover and express places that bring them a sense of calm and peace. This lesson introduces coping strategies for big emotions. This single session is designed for Kindergarten students and will take approximately 20 minutes.
Chinelle Andrews
School Administrator
This lesson is designed for a visually impaired student experiencing low self-esteem and emotional dysregulation. Over four 20-minute sessions, the student will learn and apply positive coping skills such as 'stop and think' strategies, 'I statements', anxiety coping skills, and grounding techniques. This lesson aims to empower the student to manage overwhelming scenarios and build resilience.
Sara Andrea Mendoza
Psychologist
In this guided small-group session, first graders rotate through a dedicated Calm Corner to learn and practice sensory and mindfulness strategies for reducing anxiety and self-regulation. This Tier 2 Behavioral Supports lesson helps kids build lifelong coping tools in a 25-minute structured rotation, perfect for students needing extra emotional support.
Martine Maxwell
Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for Pre-K/K students, learners will explore basic self-management skills by identifying emotions and practicing calming strategies. This fun, video-enhanced session builds early emotional awareness and gives children tools to regulate big feelings in the classroom and at home.
Olivia Rutledge
Counselor
This resource provides a student with tools and strategies to identify triggers and use calming techniques independently. It's vital for individual students needing immediate, personalized support for emotional regulation. Audience: Individual Student, Duration: 1 session, 30-45 minutes.
Angela Crotty
Social Worker
A personalized plan to help a student identify triggers and self-regulation strategies, promoting emotional balance and on-task behavior. Perfect for an 8th grader needing Tier 3 individualized support, one 45-minute session.
Destony Stewart
School Administrator
In this 30-minute Pre-K lesson, students will explore their emotions, learn simple stress management strategies, and practice calming techniques. Fostering social-emotional growth early helps children recognize feelings and builds lifelong coping skills, perfect for a Tier 1 classroom-wide support.
Desiree
General Education Teacher
Designed for K-5, this lesson introduces simple morning routines that incorporate mindfulness and intention-setting. These practices help students start their day with focus and positivity, reducing stress and promoting a harmonious classroom environment. Audience: K-5, 1 session (~30 minutes).
London Bradshaw
Counselor
A five-session social-emotional learning series for PreK–Kindergarten focusing on self-management. Students will learn coping strategies for big feelings, following routines, impulse control, calming techniques, and perseverance through playful, age-appropriate activities. Each 20-minute session is rich with interactive songs, stories, movement, and reflection.
Sarin
Social Worker
This 20-minute, individual session helps a 14-year-old student (presenting with emotional skills of a 2-year-old) identify and use immediate emotional regulation strategies when feeling overwhelmed by anger and sadness. This lesson is crucial for empowering the student to navigate intense emotions and build a foundation for self-regulation. (Audience: 14-year-old student with emotional disability; 1 session; 20 minutes).
agreenberg
Social Worker
In this 90-minute individual session, kindergarten students will explore the emotion of anger, learn to identify physical cues, and practice calming strategies. This targeted Tier 3 intervention helps young learners build self-awareness and emotional regulation skills in a supportive one-on-one setting.
Alyssha Walker
Behavior Interventionist
3 short, focused sessions guiding a high school student through practical calming strategies, helping build emotional regulation skills in just 10 minutes each. This individual lesson provides targeted support for Tier 3 needs, equipping her with tools she can use right when she needs them.
akuilanlamboy
Social Worker
Help students focus on maintaining calmness in chaotic environments through practical exercises. Ideal for small groups to practice and support each other. This lesson is designed for a 7th-grade group and will last 35 minutes, focusing on stress management techniques.
Kainat Shafi
Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
This lesson equips teachers with essential de-escalation strategies to help students co-regulate emotions and manage challenging behaviors effectively, fostering a calm and productive classroom environment. Designed for K-12 teachers, this 30-minute session provides practical tools to prevent situations from escalating and support student well-being.
Desirae Skelley
Counselor
In this 2-session, individual intervention, students will learn practical strategies to manage anxiety in the classroom. Through readings, discussions, activities, and guided practice, learners will build self-awareness and coping skills to support their emotional well-being. Audience: Individual student; Duration: 2 sessions, 30 minutes each.
Sonia Cardoso
Social Worker
In this 1.5-hour Tier 1 classroom session, teachers and school leaders will explore mindfulness and self-calming strategies. Students will learn practical techniques to manage stress, increase focus, and promote emotional well-being through interactive activities, discussions, readings, and games.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
In this 5-session small group series, 5th-6th graders on IEPs will learn what coping skills are, identify personal strategies, and practice applying them during moments of stress or anxiety. These 30-minute sessions help students build emotional regulation tools and confidence in self-care.
ebliss
Social Worker
In this collaborative design-thinking lesson, 1st graders co-create classroom calm zones and behavior norms. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, students develop ownership of their learning environment and emotional regulation. Perfect for a 40-minute Tier 1 session.
Celestine Henry
Counselor
A 15-minute one-on-one introduction to help an impulsive Pre-K student explore what a calm body feels like through simple activities and visuals. This lesson builds self-awareness, basic breathing strategies, and playful movement to encourage self-regulation.
Virginia Lenac
Counselor
In this 30-minute lesson, 7th graders learn effective coping strategies to manage stress and emotions. This Tier 1 session equips students with practical tools to use in everyday challenges.
cristal.barko
Social Worker
This K-2 lesson helps young students identify and practice simple, healthy coping strategies for managing strong emotions like frustration or worry. The objective is to empower children with a 'toolbox' of calm-down techniques they can use independently. Through interactive modeling and playful activities, students will discover what helps them feel more regulated and ready to learn. Audience: K-2 Students. Duration: 45 minutes.
Mihoko Patterson
Counselor
This lesson introduces kindergarteners to the concept of Zones of Regulation, focusing on calming tools to help them manage their emotions. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn to identify different emotional states and practice techniques to calm themselves. This lesson is important as it equips young learners with essential self-regulation skills, fostering emotional awareness and resilience.
Hallie Boviard
Counselor
In this 45-minute 6th grade lesson, students create a personalized one-page calm plan, map their support network, practice stress-management scenarios, and measure growth with a 10-item Likert survey. This lesson helps kids identify triggers, build coping strategies, and commit to real-life goals.
Kimest Sanders
Instructor
In this three-session series, three eighth-grade boys will learn and practice coping strategies to manage stress and emotions in the classroom. Through engaging warm-ups, guided discussions, hands-on activities, and reflective worksheets, students will build a personal toolkit of calming techniques. Each 30-minute session ensures mastery and real-world application to support positive behavior and emotional regulation.
clanier
Social Worker
This lesson focuses on teaching 8th-grade students strategies for emotional regulation, adherence to classroom protocols, and coping with anxiety to improve on-task performance and overall well-being. Designed for a Tier 2 group setting, this 30-minute session will provide actionable techniques for managing emotions and improving focus. Audience: 8th Grade Students. Sessions: 1. Duration: 30 minutes.
Orissa Lavia
Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Social Worker, Psychologist
This lesson provides a structured daily routine for a 10th-grade male student with ASD who is struggling with anxiety related to returning to school. The routine is designed to reduce anxiety and promote a smoother transition. This routine is for individual support (Tier 3) and is designed to be implemented over 30 minutes each day.
Kelly Fallacara
Social Worker
In this K-2 lesson, students will create and use a sensory corner to practice self-regulation through guided sensory activities. This lesson supports emotional wellness and helps young learners explore tools like stress balls, fidget toys, and calming visuals to manage stress and emotions effectively.
egorton
Social Worker
An 8-session group-based series for 9th–12th graders with anxiety to learn and practice coping strategies across school settings. Students will engage in interactive activities, worksheets, and discussions to develop skills like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and positive self-talk. Tier 2 supports include progress monitoring aligned with IEP goals to ensure growth over 30-minute sessions.
Jazmeen Rivera
Social Worker
In this 30-minute individual session, a 1st-grade boy learns to recognize attention-seeking impulses and practice self-control strategies. This targeted lesson helps him build focus and calm decision-making through engaging activities and games, fostering positive classroom behavior.
Danna Brownlow
Behavior Interventionist
