Lesson Plan

Big Feelings Toolbox Plan

Students will learn and practice three coping strategies—deep breathing, positive self-talk, and drawing—to manage anger, sadness, and worry, and create a personalized Big Feelings Toolbox for use in challenging moments.

Teaching kids coping tools empowers them to self-regulate, reduces emotional outbursts, supports classroom focus, and builds resilience for handling tough feelings.

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Setup Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Emotion Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach Coping Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Toolbox Creation Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Share and Reflect

5 minutes

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Big Feelings Toolbox

What Are Big Feelings?

Tool #1: Deep Breathing

Tool #2: Positive Self-Talk

Tool #3: Drawing Feelings

Create Your Toolbox

Share & Reflect

Remember…

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Big Feelings Toolbox

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