Lesson Plan

Speak Up, Calm Down Lesson Plan

Students will learn to articulate their needs and regulate emotions, using role-play and reflective activities.

Developing self-advocacy and self-regulation fosters personal growth, academic success, and effective communication skills.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Speak Up, Calm Down

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and giving an overview of what they will be learning. Mention that today's session will focus on understanding self-advocacy (speaking up) and self-regulation (calming down).

Understanding Our Feelings

Discuss the concepts of self-advocacy and self-regulation. Use simple language and examples to connect with the experiences of the children. Encourage brief sharing from students.

Let's Practice: Role-Playing

Explain the role-playing activity. Remind students how role-playing helps us practice expressing our feelings and regulating emotions. Describe the process and directions clearly.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Conclude by summarizing the lesson and inviting reflections. Ask questions about what strategies were used and what worked for them. Reinforce the idea that everyone can learn to both speak up and calm down.

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Activity

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Speak Up, Calm Down

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