Lesson Plan

Game Over, Stay Calm

Students will learn to recognize and manage feelings of frustration after losing a game by listening to a social story and practicing calm-down strategies to maintain positive sportsmanship.

Building emotional regulation and resilience helps 1st graders cope with disappointment, promotes self-management, and fosters respectful interactions during play.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Read Social Story

5 minutes

Step 3

Discussion & Emotion Identification

3 minutes

Step 4

Practice and Role-Play

3 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

2 minutes

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Game Over, Stay Calm

Today's Goal

Calm-Down Strategies

Social Story: Meet Jamie

How Does Jamie Feel?

Losing Scenarios

Let’s Practice Acting

Reflection Time

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Reading

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Game Over, Stay Calm

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