Lesson Plan
Inside Out Zone Setup
Students will learn to identify and name their emotions, rate their intensity on an emotion thermometer, and practice a self-regulation strategy in the Inside Out Zone calm-down corner.
Building self-awareness and regulation skills helps students manage feelings, reduce classroom disruptions, and develop healthy coping strategies for lifelong emotional well-being.
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Prep
Prepare Calm Corner
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Teach Emotion Naming & Rating
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Independent Reflection
3 minutes
Step 5
Closing
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Inside Out Zone Guidelines
What Is the Inside Out Zone?
Core Emotions
Emotion Thermometer
Calm Corner Rules
Self-Regulation Strategies
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