Lesson Plan

Calm in Crisis Lesson Plan

Teachers will learn and practice targeted de-escalation strategies to manage challenging student behaviors and develop their own actionable plans.

Equips teachers with evidence-based tools to reduce classroom disruptions, support student well-being, and foster a safer learning environment.

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Prep

Prepare and Review Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Session Overview

10 minutes

Step 2

Explore De-Escalation Strategies

20 minutes

Step 3

Analyze Challenging Scenarios

15 minutes

Step 4

Guided Role-Play Practice

30 minutes

Step 5

Develop Personalized Action Plans

15 minutes

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De-Escalation Strategies

Session Objectives

Why De-Escalation Matters

Strategy 1: Active Listening

Strategy 2: Nonverbal Cues

Strategy 3: Environment Modifications

Discussion Prompt

Reflection Preparation

What’s Next?

Ready to Begin!

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Calm in Crisis

Alyssha Walker

Tier 3
For Schools
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