Lesson Plan
Catch Calm Clouds Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and name common emotions and practice a simple “cloud breathing” strategy to help them calm down and stay focused.
Building early social-emotional skills helps 1st graders understand their feelings, develop self-regulation, and create a positive classroom climate where they can learn and interact effectively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting and Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification Activity
4 minutes
Step 3
Teach Cloud Breathing Strategy
3 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Magic Breaths Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify common feelings and practice “Magic Breaths,” a simple breathing strategy to calm their bodies and manage emotions in the classroom.
Early emotional regulation builds strong social skills, supporting 1st graders in recognizing feelings and using coping tools to stay calm, focused, and ready to learn.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting and Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification Activity
4 minutes
Step 3
Teach Magic Breaths Strategy
3 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Magic Breaths
What Feeling Do You See?
Magic Breaths Steps
Let's Practice Magic Breaths
How Do You Feel?
Activity
Activity
