Lesson Plan
Designing Calm Corners Lesson Plan
Students will collaborate to identify effective calming strategies and design a classroom calm corner layout that supports self-regulation and a positive learning environment.
Co-creating calm corners fosters student ownership, teaches self-awareness, and provides Tier 1 behavioral supports to reduce classroom disruptions and improve focus.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Calm Corners
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Calming Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Classroom Layout Mapping
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Design Proposals
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Corner Exploration
What Is a Calm Corner?
Why Have Calm Corners?
Strategy: Deep Breathing
Strategy: Gentle Movement
Strategy: Calming Tools
Discussion: What Helps You Calm Down?
Activity
Discussion
