Lesson Plan
Calm the Storm Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize intense “stormy feelings” and practice a guided breathing technique to calm themselves, building self-regulation and resilience.
Helping 2nd graders label and manage big emotions fosters emotional awareness, reduces classroom disruptions, and supports a positive learning environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Introducing Stormy Feelings
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify and Share Emotions
5 minutes
Step 3
Teach Breathing Technique
5 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closure
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm the Storm
Objectives
Stormy vs. Calm Weather
Identify Your Storm
Storm-Breaking Breath Technique
Guided Practice
Reflection
Remember Your Tool
Visit the Calming Corner
Worksheet
Script
Warm Up
Cool Down
Discussion
