# Calm and Curious – Teacher Script ## Greeting and Emotion Check (2 minutes) (Invite the child to sit on the Soft Mat.) “Hello there! Come sit right here with me on our soft, cozy mat.”
“Do you see our chart of faces? It’s called the [Emotion Faces Chart](#emotion-faces-chart). Can you point to the face that shows how you feel right now?”
(Wait and watch as the child points.)
“Oh, you chose the ____ face. That tells me you’re feeling [name emotion]. Thank you for sharing how you feel!”
## Breathing Exercise (4 minutes) (Place the Stuffed Animal Breathing Buddy on the child’s belly.) “We have a special friend here—our breathing buddy! Watch how it moves.”
“First, let’s breathe in through our nose and make the buddy rise… 1…2…3. Now breathe out through your mouth, and watch it fall… 1…2…3.”
“Ready to try three big, slow breaths together? Let’s go!”
1. “Breathe in… 1…2…3… and out… 1…2…3.”
2. “Breathe in… 1…2…3… and out… 1…2…3.”
3. “Breathe in… 1…2…3… and out… 1…2…3.”
“Wonderful job! You helped our buddy rise and fall with each gentle breath.”
## Focused Listening Game (5 minutes) “Now we’re going to play a listening game. When you hear the chime, raise your hand quietly, like this.” (Demonstrate a gentle hand raise.)
“I’ll play the [Focused Listening Chime Audio](#focused-listening-chime-audio) at different times. Listen closely and lift your hand each time you hear it.”
(Play the chime 3–4 times at random intervals.) After each chime: “Great listening! I saw your hand go up right away. You’re doing fantastic.”
## Reflection and Closing (4 minutes) (Look back at the Emotion Faces Chart.) “Let’s check in one more time. How do you feel now? Can you point to the face on our [Emotion Faces Chart](#emotion-faces-chart) that shows your feeling?”
(Wait for the child.)
“Oh, now you feel ____! I’m so proud of you for breathing deeply and listening carefully.”
“Remember, whenever you feel wiggly or busy inside, you can take three slow breaths with your breathing buddy or listen quietly for a chime. Those little tools help you stay calm and curious for learning!”
“Thank you for practicing with me today. You did a wonderful job!”

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Calm and Curious

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Calm and Curious