Lesson Plan

Circle of Control Series

Improve Social Skills, Self-Regulation

A six-week series where students learn to identify what they can and cannot control to manage stress and emotions. The series uses videos and activities to teach students the importance of focusing on controllable aspects of life and developing strategies for coping with uncontrollable ones. This will help enhance social skills and self-regulation by promoting mindfulness and healthy coping mechanisms.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Week 1: Introduction to Circle of Control

30 mins

Step 2

Week 2: Identifying Emotions

30 mins

Step 3

Week 3: Coping Strategies for Uncontrollable Factors

30 mins

Step 4

Week 4: Focus on Controllable Actions

30 mins

Step 5

Week 5: Building Resilience

30 mins

Step 6

Week 6: Reflection and Application

30 mins

lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny
lenny

Circle of Control Series

user image

Christy Olivieri

Tier 1
For Schools
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In