Lesson Plan

Breathe Easy: Finding Calm

Introduce 2nd graders to breathing techniques to regulate emotions and promote calm behavior.

Developing emotional regulation skills early helps students manage their feelings and improves classroom dynamics.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions and Breathing

5 minutes

Step 2

Breathing Exercise Demonstration

10 minutes

Step 3

Practice and Reflection

10 minutes

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Breathe Easy: Finding Calm

Introduce the session by welcoming everyone and explaining that today's lesson is about using our breath to feel calm and happy.

Why Breathe?

Explain why managing our emotions is important. Use simple language to relate to their experiences, like being excited or upset.

Easy Breathing Exercise

Demonstrate the simple breathing exercise step by step. Remind students to follow your actions carefully and practice along.

Practice & Reflect

Encourage students to practice the breathing exercise independently or in pairs. Ask reflective questions to help them understand how the technique makes them feel.

Remember: Breathe and Smile!

Wrap up the session by summarizing the key takeaways and reinforcing that they can use this simple breathing technique anytime they feel overwhelmed.

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