Lesson Plan
Calm Corner Exploration
Students will learn to identify emotions and discover how to use the classroom Calm Corner to self-soothe by exploring feelings, designing a personal calm spot, and practicing breathing strategies.
This lesson fosters emotional regulation, reduces disruptions, and promotes social-emotional growth by giving 1st graders tools to recognize feelings and calm themselves independently.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Calm Corner
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Emotions and Spaces
5 minutes
Step 3
Design Your Calm Spot Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Tracker Practice
3 minutes
Step 5
Calm Breathing Reflection
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to the Calm Corner
When We Feel Angry
When We Feel Sad
When We Feel Overwhelmed
Finding Our Calm Corner

Activity


Worksheet


Cool Down

