Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Calm Corner Champions Plan
Students will learn and practice three self-regulation tools—belly breathing, fidget tools, and positive self-talk—to use in the classroom Calm Corner when big feelings arise.
Teaching calming strategies helps hyperactive and emotional first graders (including those with 504 plans) build self‐regulation skills, reduce disruptions, and feel confident managing big emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feelings Check
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach Calming Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down & Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Corner Champions
Belly Breathing
Fidget Tools
Positive Self-Talk
Let’s Practice!
Script
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
Worksheet
