Lesson Plan
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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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
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!

Warm Up


Worksheet


Activity


Cool Down

