Introduce the lesson and set the tone for a comfortable, safe space. Emphasize that it's okay to feel different emotions and that we'll learn ways to manage them.

Read the story to the student. Use gentle prompts and questions to help the student connect with the characters' feelings. Make sure to allow pauses for the student to share responses.

Guide the student through a simple deep breathing exercise. Explain that these are tools we can use to feel calm when emotions are overwhelming.