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.

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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

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Choosing Calm

How Do We Feel?

Kelso’s Choices

Let’s Role-Play

Our Calm-Down Tools

Reflection Time

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Cool Down

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Choosing Calm

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