Lesson Plan
Calm in the Chaos Lesson Plan
Equip parents with tools to identify and mitigate children’s overstimulation triggers, design calming home environments, and establish predictable routines through hands-on activities and guided discussion.
Overstimulation and unpredictable routines can heighten children’s stress and behavioral challenges. Empowering caregivers with practical strategies fosters children’s emotional regulation, resilience, and family well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare for Workshop
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Overstimulation Triggers
20 minutes
Step 3
Break
5 minutes
Step 4
Creating Calm Environments
20 minutes
Step 5
Designing Predictable Routines
20 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Q&A
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm in the Chaos
Workshop Agenda
Session Objectives
Understanding Overstimulation Triggers
Calming Home Environment Strategies
Benefits of Predictable Routines
Designing Your Routine
Reflection & Action Planning
Questions & Additional Resources
Worksheet
Worksheet
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