Lesson Plan
Calming Classroom Lesson Plan
Equip teachers to recognize student anxiety signs, foster a supportive classroom atmosphere, and implement practical calming strategies through hands-on practice and reflection.
Anxiety can hinder student engagement and learning. By identifying early signs and offering targeted calming techniques, teachers create a safer, more inclusive environment that supports academic and emotional success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Organize Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Anxiety Signs Activity
20 minutes
Step 3
Creating a Safe Environment Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Teaching Calming Techniques
20 minutes
Step 5
Visual Supports Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Action Planning
10 minutes
Step 7
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calming Classroom Strategies
Learning Objectives
Why Address Classroom Anxiety?
Identifying Anxiety Signs
Creating a Safe Environment
Setting Up a Calm Corner
Teaching Calming Techniques
Using Visual Supports
Reflection & Action Planning
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
Reading
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