Lesson Plan
My Calm Toolbox Lesson Plan
Students will identify their emotions and practice deep breathing and grounding techniques to create a personalized Calm Toolbox for self-regulation.
Building self-regulation skills empowers 2nd graders to manage big emotions, reduce classroom disruptions, and stay focused on learning by using simple, proactive calming strategies.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Discuss Emotions
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Personal Emotion
5 minutes
Step 3
Practice Calming Techniques
10 minutes
Step 4
Create Calm Toolbox
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflect and Plan
2 minutes

Slide Deck
My Calm Toolbox
Knowing Our Emotions
Talking About Feelings
Grounding Technique
Build Your Toolbox
Decorate & Plan

Reading


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