Lesson Plan
Calm Strategies Guide
Introduce a 4th grader to personalized sensory tools and guide them through a step-by-step calm-down plan; student will select preferred tools and complete a personalized strategy.
Empowering students with self-regulation skills reduces anxiety, prevents escalation, and promotes independence in managing big emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Lesson Materials
2 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Explore Sensory Toolkit
4 minutes
Step 3
Personalize Calm Plan
3 minutes
Step 4
Practice and Review
1 minute

Slide Deck
My Sensory Toolkit
Fidget Toy
Stress Ball
Deep Breathing

Worksheet

