Lesson Plan

Emotion Regulation Techniques Lesson Plan

Students will learn practical emotion regulation techniques using self-awareness exercises and breathing strategies to manage stress.

By mastering these techniques, students build emotional resilience, improving focus and reducing anxiety in everyday situations.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Breathing Exercises

15 minutes

Step 3

Individual Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Sharing and Review

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Emotion Regulation Techniques

Introduce the lesson and set the tone. Greet the students and explain that today they'll learn ways to manage their emotions through self-awareness and breathing exercises.

Understanding Emotions

Discuss the concept of emotions and ask students about their experiences. Keep it interactive; encourage answers and share simple examples.

Self-Awareness

Explain the importance of self-awareness and help students identify when they feel overwhelmed. Use simple prompts to help them reflect on their feelings.

Breathing Exercise

Guide students through a simple breathing exercise. Explain each step slowly and allow time for participation.

Group Sharing & Reflection

Encourage students to share their thoughts about the activity. Ask open-ended questions to allow them to express which techniques they found helpful.

Lesson Plan

Emotion Regulation Techniques Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

Step 2

Breathing Exercises

Step 3

Individual Activity

Step 4

Group Sharing and Review

Slide Deck

Emotion Regulation Techniques

Understanding Emotions

Self-Awareness

Breathing Exercise

Group Sharing & Reflection

Activity

Emotion Regulation Techniques

Marcia Anick