Lesson Plan

Calming Breaths

Students will learn a simple breathing exercise with positive affirmations to help manage anxious thoughts, improving self-regulation and emotional awareness.

This lesson empowers young learners by equipping them with practical anxiety coping strategies, fostering a calm and positive classroom environment.

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Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Calming Breath Exercise

5 minutes

Step 3

Practice with Affirmations

2 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Slide Deck

I am calm

Introduce these affirmation cards to help students feel calm and confident. Use simple language and encourage the students to repeat the affirmations with a positive tone.

I am strong

Prompt students to consider how these positive statements can empower them. Ask them to visualize the affirmation as they breathe.

I am safe

Highlight the connection between deep breathing and feeling safe. Encourage the students to make the affirmation their own.

I believe in me

Close the affirmation cards session by reinforcing that these positive statements are tools they can use anytime. Allow a moment for reflection.

Lesson Plan

Calming Breaths

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

Step 2

Guided Calming Breath Exercise

Step 3

Practice with Affirmations

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

I am calm

I am strong

I am safe

I believe in me

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