Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Cooper will identify at least two physical signs of emotions (e.g., tight muscles, fast heartbeat) with adult prompting in 4 out of 5 opportunities to establish a baseline for recognizing dysregulation.
Understanding how emotions feel in the body helps Cooper recognize early signs of dysregulation, laying the foundation for effective self-regulation across settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Name That Feeling
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Body Talk
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: The Wiggly Feeling Story
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Body Signals Charades
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Body Signals Mapping
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Quick Body Signals Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool Down: Deep Breathing Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Feeling Our Feelings
Warm-Up: Feeling Faces
Body Diagram: Spot Your Signals
Discussion: Body Talk
Reading: The Wiggly Feeling Story
Activity: Body Signals Charades
Worksheet: Body Signals Mapping
Quiz: Quick Body Signals Check
Cool Down: Deep Breathing Reflection
Worksheet
Game
Reading
Quiz
Body Signals Quick Quiz
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Cooper will identify at least two personal triggers of dysregulation (e.g., loud noise, frustration) and describe two early body signals (e.g., fast heartbeat, tight muscles) with adult prompting in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Recognizing what sets off his dysregulation and noticing early body signals empowers Cooper to catch his emotions quickly and choose strategies before they escalate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Trigger Hunt
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Mapping Triggers to Body Signals
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Trigger Scenarios
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Trigger Tactics Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Identify Your Triggers
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Early Signals Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool Down: Gentle Stretch & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Knowing Our Triggers
Warm-Up: Trigger Hunt
Discussion: Triggers & Signals
Reading: Trigger Scenarios
Activity: Trigger Tactics Role-Play
Worksheet: Identify Your Triggers
Quiz: Early Signals Check
Cool Down: Gentle Stretch & Reflection
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Game
Quiz
Early Signals Quick Quiz
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
Cooper will describe and practice two self-regulation strategies (deep breathing and movement breaks), selecting and using each with no more than one adult prompt in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Teaching concrete strategies and giving repeated practice helps Cooper link body signals to coping skills, moving him toward independent self-regulation across settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Strategy Match
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Why Strategies Work
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Strategy Stories
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Strategy Practice Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Strategy Selection
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool Down: Choose & Reflect
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Practicing Coping Strategies
Warm-Up: Strategy Match
Discussion: Why Strategies Work
Reading: Strategy Stories
Activity: Strategy Practice Role-Play
Worksheet: Strategy Selection
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
Cool Down: Choose & Reflect
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Game
Quiz
Strategies Quick Quiz
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Plan
Cooper will identify and use a personalized Calm Corner strategy—selecting deep breathing or movement breaks within the calm space—with no more than one adult prompt in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Providing a dedicated Calm Corner gives Cooper an accessible, structured way to self-regulate when he notices early signs of dysregulation, supporting independent strategy use across settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Strategy Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Introducing the Calm Corner
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Calm Corner Story
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Explore the Calm Corner
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Reflection in the Corner
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Calm Corner Quick Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down: Practice and Reflect
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Introducing the Calm Corner
Warm-Up: Strategy Review
Discussion: Our Calm Corner
Reading: Calm Corner Story
Activity: Explore the Calm Corner
Worksheet: Reflection in the Corner
Quiz: Calm Corner Quick Check
Cool-Down: Practice & Reflect
Reading
Activity
Worksheet
Game
Quiz
Calm Corner Quick Quiz
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Plan
Cooper will independently notice rising classroom noise as a trigger and initiate a chosen self-regulation strategy (deep breathing or movement break in the Calm Corner) in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Helping Cooper practice initiating strategies amid real classroom distractions builds his confidence and supports generalization of self-regulation across settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Noise Recognition
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Noise Effects
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Noise Overload Scenario
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Noise Alert Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Noise Reflection
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down: Strategy Practice
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 5: Navigating Noise Overload
Warm-Up: Noise Recognition
Discussion: Noise Effects
Reading: Noise Overload Scenario
Activity: Noise Alert Role-Play
Worksheet: Noise Reflection
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
Cool-Down: Strategy Practice
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Strategies Quick Quiz – Session 5
Lesson Plan
Session 6 Plan
Cooper will independently notice stress during partner work and initiate a self-regulation strategy (deep breathing or movement break) in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Practicing self-regulation in a social context helps Cooper generalize strategies beyond solo work and supports positive peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Partnership Preferences
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Working With Others
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Partner Scenario
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Partner Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Partner Reflection
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down: Strategy Choice
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 6: Partner Work & Self-Regulation
Warm-Up: Partnership Preferences
Discussion: Working With Others
Reading: Partner Scenario
Activity: Partner Role-Play
Worksheet: Partner Reflection
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
Cool-Down: Strategy Choice
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Game
Quiz
Strategies Quick Quiz – Session 6
Lesson Plan
Session 7 Plan
Cooper will independently notice body signals (e.g., racing heart, sweaty palms) when called on unexpectedly and initiate a self-regulation strategy (deep breathing or movement break) in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Learning to catch sudden stress signals and apply strategies quickly will help Cooper stay calm when he’s put on the spot, supporting confidence and focus during classroom participation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Question Recognition
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Sudden Stress Signals
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Unexpected Question Scenario
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Question Alert Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Question Reflection
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down: Strategy Practice
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 7: Handling Unexpected Questions
Warm-Up: Question Recognition
Discussion: Sudden Stress Signals
Reading: Unexpected Question Scenario
Activity: Question Alert Role-Play
Worksheet: Question Reflection
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
Cool-Down: Strategy Practice
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Game
Quiz
Strategies Quick Quiz – Session 7
Lesson Plan
Session 8 Plan
Cooper will independently notice pre-test jitters (e.g., butterflies in stomach, sweaty palms) and initiate a chosen self-regulation strategy (deep breathing or brief movement break) before a quiz in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Practicing strategy use right before assessments helps Cooper manage test anxiety and remain focused during real classroom quizzes.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Jitters Recognition
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Test Feelings
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Test Preparation Story
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Test Time Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Test Reflection
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down: Final Strategy Practice
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 8: Tackling Test Jitters
Warm-Up: Jitters Recognition
Discussion: Test Feelings
Reading: Test Preparation Story
Activity: Test Time Role-Play
Worksheet: Test Reflection
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
Cool-Down: Final Strategy Practice
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Game
Quiz
Strategies Quick Quiz – Session 8
Lesson Plan
Session 9 Plan
Cooper will recognize transition cues (e.g., bell ring, teacher direction) and independently use a chosen self-regulation strategy (deep breathing or movement break) during routine classroom transitions in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
Transitions can feel overwhelming and trigger dysregulation. Practicing strategy use at these moments helps Cooper generalize self-regulation across daily routines.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Cue Recognition
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Transition Effects
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading: Transition Scenario
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Transition Time Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Transition Reflection
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down: Final Practice
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 9: Smooth Transitions
Warm-Up: Cue Recognition
Discussion: Transition Effects
Reading: Transition Scenario
Activity: Transition Time Role-Play
Worksheet: Transition Reflection
Quiz: Strategies Quick Check
Cool-Down: Final Practice
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
Game
Quiz
Strategies Quick Quiz – Session 9
