Lesson Plan

Calming Classroom Goodbyes Lesson Plan

Equip teachers to support individual students with separation anxiety by teaching strategies for building trust, co-regulating emotions, and developing personalized support plans.

Separation anxiety can disrupt learning and well-being. By providing individualized tools and strategies, teachers can help anxious students feel secure, foster independence, and improve classroom engagement.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

10 minutes

Step 2

Identifying Individual Needs

20 minutes

Step 3

Trust-Building Strategies

20 minutes

Step 4

Co-Regulation Techniques

20 minutes

Step 5

Individual Support Plan Development

15 minutes

Step 6

Reflection & Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Calming Classroom Goodbyes

Welcome everyone to our session on supporting students with separation anxiety. Introduce yourself and set a positive, collaborative tone.

Session Objectives & Agenda

Walk through each objective and timeline so participants know what to expect.

Understanding Separation Anxiety

Explain what separation anxiety looks like in the classroom and why it matters.

Materials & Resources

Highlight the key materials participants will use throughout the session.

Identifying Individual Needs

Instruct participants to work in pairs, review sample profiles, and discuss triggers.

Trust-Building Strategies

Encourage small-group role-plays and adaptations for different grade levels.

Introduce the video, then organize triads for practice and feedback.

Developing Individual Support Plans

Guide participants through drafting a support plan and sharing feedback.

Reflection & Next Steps

Facilitate a brief round-robin of takeaways and next steps.

Thank You

Thank participants, invite questions, and share your contact information.

Lesson Plan

Calming Classroom Goodbyes Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

Step 2

Identifying Individual Needs

Step 3

Trust-Building Strategies

Step 4

Co-Regulation Techniques

Step 5

Individual Support Plan Development

Step 6

Reflection & Next Steps

Slide Deck

Calming Classroom Goodbyes

Session Objectives & Agenda

Understanding Separation Anxiety

Materials & Resources

Identifying Individual Needs

Trust-Building Strategies

Developing Individual Support Plans

Reflection & Next Steps

Thank You

Calming Classroom Goodbyes

Alyssha Walker