Lesson Plan

Calm in 5 Steps

Equip a 12th-grade student with five simple, research-based calming strategies—breathing exercises, guided imagery, safe-space visualization, mandala coloring, and anxiety tracking—to reduce end-of-year stress in a single 30-minute Tier 3 session.

High school seniors often face intense end-of-year pressures around exams, college applications, and transitions. This individualized session builds self-regulation skills the student can use independently to manage anxiety and maintain focus.

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Setup and Review

10 minutes

Step 1

1. Introduction and Rapport Building

3 minutes

Step 2

2. Controlled Breathing Exercise

5 minutes

Step 3

3. Guided Imagery

7 minutes

Step 4

4. Visualize Your Safe Space

5 minutes

Step 5

5. Creative Expression – Mandala Coloring

5 minutes

Step 6

6. Reflection and Anxiety Tracking

5 minutes

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Close Your Eyes

Engage Your Senses

Explore Your Sanctuary

Anchor Your Calm

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Calm Within Chaos

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