Lesson Plan
Calm Crew Session 1 Plan
By the end of this session, students will be able to define what coping skills are, recognize examples of healthy strategies, and reflect on personal experiences of stress to prepare for future skill-building.
Understanding coping skills empowers students to manage stress and anxiety, bolstering emotional regulation, resilience, and self-confidence—key supports for students on IEPs.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Coping Skills
5 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
8 minutes
Step 4
Coping Skills Sort
8 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
4 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Calm Crew Session 2 Plan
By the end of this session, students will be able to perform a progressive muscle relaxation exercise to notice and release tension in their body, recognize its calming effects, and plan when to use it during moments of stress.
Progressive muscle relaxation helps students identify and release bodily tension, promoting self-awareness and emotional regulation. Practicing it builds confidence in managing anxiety and supports self-care skills for students on IEPs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach & Demonstrate PMR
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided PMR Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Independent Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Preview
3 minutes
Worksheet
Journal
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
Journal
Lesson Plan
Calm Crew Session 3 Plan
Students will learn guided imagery to create calming mental pictures, practice a visualization exercise to reduce stress, and identify when to use it during anxious moments.
Guided imagery helps students shift focus from stress to positive mental scenes, enhancing emotional regulation and self-care confidence—especially beneficial for students on IEPs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach & Demonstrate Guided Imagery
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Imagery Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Independent Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Preview
3 minutes
