Lesson Plan
Calm Critter Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify basic emotions and practice calming strategies through engaging “Calm Critter” activities, building confidence in self-regulation.
Early emotion-identification and calming skills help preschoolers manage big feelings, reduce meltdowns, and foster emotional resilience and confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification
15 minutes
Step 3
Calming Strategy Practice
15 minutes
Step 4
Coloring and Reflection
15 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Positive Reinforcement
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Critter Adventure
Welcome & Feelings
Emotion Cards
Calming Strategies
Color & Reflect
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Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
Activity
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