Lesson Plan
Choosing Calm Lesson Plan
Students will learn Kelso’s Choices to identify small vs. big problems and practice self-regulation strategies—like taking deep breaths or using kind words—to resolve minor conflicts independently.
This lesson equips kindergarteners with foundational social-emotional tools to manage everyday frustrations, reducing classroom disruptions and building self-regulation early.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Kelso’s Choices
3 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Scenarios
7 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Choosing Calm
How Do We Feel?
Kelso’s Choices
Let’s Role-Play
Our Calm-Down Tools
Reflection Time

Worksheet


Cool Down

