Lesson Plan

Calm Visuals Lesson Plan

Equip teachers with evidence-based visuals and tools—including behavior charts and cue cards—to promote student self-regulation and calm behavior; by session end, participants will customize and plan implementation of these resources in their classrooms.

Using visual supports empowers students to recognize and manage their emotions, reducing disruptions and fostering inclusive self-regulation strategies; teachers gain proactive tools that benefit all learners.

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Prep

Prepare Session Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

10 minutes

Step 2

Explore Visual Tools

20 minutes

Step 3

Practice Implementation

20 minutes

Step 4

Design Custom Visuals

25 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Next Steps

15 minutes

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Visual Calm Toolkit

Use a soft gradient background from A8D5BA (top) to 3A7C8C (bottom). Introduce the session title, your name, and the session subtitle. Keep it welcoming and visually calming.

Agenda

Outline the flow of the 90-minute session. Briefly mention time allocations for each section.

Why Visual Supports?

Explain that visuals provide consistent, clear cues that help students recognize and regulate emotions.

Research Highlights

Cite studies so teachers see the evidence basis; speak to each bullet in turn.

Tier 1 Tools Overview

Show icons or mini-thumbnails of each tool as you list them.

Calm Behavior Chart

Display a sample chart. Highlight areas for behavior icons and daily tracking.

Calm Cue Cards

Show a few cue-card examples (breathing, pause, self-talk). Explain when to present them.

Strategy Checklist

Point out columns: Trigger, Strategy, Visual, Follow-up.

Calm Corner Poster

Describe where to place the Calm Corner in the room and how to introduce it to students.

Implementation Steps

Walk through each implementation step with real-world examples.

Design Your Custom Visuals

Give clear instructions and set the timer for 25 minutes. Encourage creativity and clarity.

Reflection & Next Steps

Facilitate discussion; use sticky notes to capture insights.

Resources & Contact

Provide links and contact info; encourage participants to revisit materials.

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Visual Calm Toolkit

Alyssha Walker

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