Lesson Plan
Calm Senses Toolkit Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute one-on-one session, the student will identify personal sensory needs, explore calming strategies, and assemble a personalized calm-down toolkit to self-regulate during the school day.
Teaching sensory regulation empowers the student to recognize overwhelm, use self-soothing tools, and stay engaged in classroom activities, reducing frustration and behavioral challenges.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Sensory Regulation
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Sensory Tools
10 minutes
Step 3
Build the Calm-Down Toolkit
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Practice
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Senses Toolkit
What Is Sensory Regulation?
Why It Matters
Explore Sensory Tools
How Does It Feel?
Build Your Calm-Down Toolkit
Decorate Your Toolkit
Reflection & Practice
When to Use Your Toolkit
Lesson Plan
Calm Quest Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute one-on-one session, the student will identify personal sensory cues, explore calming tools, and assemble a personalized Calm-Down Toolkit to self-regulate strong feelings.
Learning sensory regulation strategies and creating a tangible toolkit builds self-awareness and equips the student with practical tools to manage emotions, improving focus and reducing frustration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Sensory Tools
10 minutes
Step 3
Create Calm-Down Toolkit
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Practice
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Quest
Our Senses
Why Feel Calm?
Meet the Tools
How Do They Feel?
My Favorites
Build Your Kit
Practice Time
When to Use It
Worksheet
Reading
Activity
Reading
