Welcome! Today we'll learn how to notice our own and others’ feelings and use a simple strategy to stay calm when accidents happen. Introduce the lesson objective and get the student excited.

Show the Emotion Faces Cards one at a time. Ask the student to name each emotion and share a moment they felt that way. Encourage open sharing.

Display the Feeling Thermometer Visual and explain that emotions have intensity. Invite the student to place the cards at low, medium, or high to show how strong each emotion can feel.

Introduce the four steps on the Pause and Cool Down Steps Poster. Model with a bump-into-you scenario. Have the student say each step aloud.

Offer two simple accidental-aggression scenarios. Start the timer for about 2–3 minutes each. Guide the student through noticing the feeling, rating intensity, and using the four steps. Give positive feedback.

Ask the student which step stood out most and why. Have them draw or write their favorite step on paper. Praise their effort and encourage them to use the strategy anytime they feel upset.