Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce kindergarten students to emotion recognition and deep-breathing strategies using superhero-themed activities to foster self-management in 15 minutes.
Early self-regulation skills help children manage big feelings, reduce classroom disruptions, and build a positive learning environment by giving them fun, concrete tools to calm down.
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Time
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Song
3 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Feeling Faces
4 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Superhero Breath Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Game: Freeze and Breathe
4 minutes
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Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Review breathing strategies and introduce making a glitter calm jar and personal calm strategy maps to reinforce self-management in a fun, interactive 15-minute session.
Building on breathing skills with a hands-on glitter jar and strategy planning empowers children with concrete tools to self-regulate, boosts confidence, and reduces classroom disruptions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Superhero Stretch
2 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Reflection on Calm Powers
3 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Create Your Glitter Calm Jar
4 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Calm Strategy Map
3 minutes
Step 5
Game: Strategy Sorting
3 minutes
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