Lesson Plan
Bounce and Breathe Lesson Plan
Students will link basketball dribbling and shooting with emotional regulation by identifying feelings during play and practicing guided breathing to calm themselves.
Combining a familiar game with breathing strategies builds self-awareness and coping skills, helping students manage emotions in class and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Bounce
5 minutes
Step 2
Shooting Drill
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Check-In
5 minutes
Step 4
Guided Breathing Exercise
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closure
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Bounce and Breathe
Lesson Objectives
Activity Overview
Emotion Check-In
Guided Breathing Exercise
Reflection & Closure

Reading


Cool Down


Activity

