Lesson Plan

Calming Strategies Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice coping skills to manage their emotions effectively, using various techniques to achieve a calm and balanced mindset.

Building emotional resilience helps students navigate stress, manage their feelings, and enhances overall well-being.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Breathing Techniques

15 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet: Emotion Identification

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

How Do You Calm the Storm Inside?

Introduce the lesson by discussing the concept of emotional storms. Explain that everyone has periods where emotions can feel overwhelming and that there are strategies to calm those feelings.

What Is an Emotional Storm?

Describe what an emotional storm is. Ask the students if they have ever experienced feelings like anger, sadness, or frustration that overwhelmed them.

Coping Strategies & Breathing Techniques

Explain the coping strategies including deep breathing, mindfulness, and recognizing emotions. Prepare students for the interactive breathing techniques activity that follows.

Play this video to demonstrate the deep breathing technique. Walk through the visual steps and encourage the students to follow along closely.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the coping strategies discussed. Prompt the students for any reflections or questions about how they can apply these techniques.

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How Do You Calm the Storm Inside?

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