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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
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

Activity


Activity


Worksheet


Activity


Cool Down


Reading