Lesson Plan
Calm Down, Power Up! Lesson Plan
Teach 1st-grade students to use two self-regulation strategies (deep breathing and slow counting) to manage frustration and negative emotions before responding to peers and adults.
This lesson equips 1st graders with essential social and emotional skills, helping them manage challenging feelings and interact respectfully with others.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling the Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Recap and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Down, Power Up!
What Are Our Feelings?
Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Strategy 2: Slow Counting
Let’s Practice in Groups!
Recap & Share
Activity
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Calm Down, Power Up! Counseling Series Plan
Over the 10-session counseling series, 1st-grade students will build and refine self-regulation skills, learning to manage frustration and negative emotions through strategies such as deep breathing, slow counting, and using a calm down corner.
This series provides a scaffolded approach to developing essential emotional and social skills. Each session reinforces self-regulation techniques, allowing students to gradually build confidence and apply these skills in various scenarios.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Series Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Feelings
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Understanding Triggers
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Deep Breathing Basics
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Introducing Slow Counting
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Combining Strategies
30 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Introducing the Calm Down Corner
30 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Role-Playing with Scenarios
30 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Reinforcing Self-Regulation Strategy Cards
30 minutes
Step 9
Session 9: Managing Emotions in Real Situations
30 minutes
Step 10
Session 10: Reflection and Celebration
30 minutes
