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Calm Commanders Lesson Plan

Students will learn three emotional regulation strategies—identifying emotions, using positive self-talk, and calming breaths—and practice them through interactive games and reflections to notice, name, and calm their feelings.

Helping students recognize and manage emotions builds self-awareness, reduces classroom disruptions, and supports academic and social success.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotion Charades

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Emotional Regulation Strategies

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice: Strategy Modeling

15 minutes

Step 4

Activity: Emotion Scenario Sorting

10 minutes

Step 5

Worksheet Reflection

7 minutes

Step 6

Cool-Down: Calm Breathing

3 minutes

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Calm Commanders

What Are Emotions?

Why Regulate Emotions?

Strategy 1: Notice & Name

Example: Notice & Name

Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk

Example: Positive Self-Talk

Strategy 3: Calming Breaths

Now Let’s Practice!

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Calm Commanders

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Molly Mulhern

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