Lesson Plan

Calm Command Outline

In this 40-minute Tier 2 self-management workshop, 5th graders will learn and practice three breathing and mindfulness techniques—Pulse Check-In, Mindful Minutes, and Breathing Buddy—to recognize stress cues and apply calm-down strategies in real-time scenarios.

Equipping students with self-regulation skills helps them manage stress, maintain focus, and build emotional resilience. Practicing these techniques fosters a positive classroom climate and supports overall well-being.

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Review and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Pulse Check-In Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

Step 3

Mindful Minutes Guided Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Breathing Buddy Practice

8 minutes

Step 5

Scenario-Based Application

8 minutes

Step 6

Calm-Down Reflection Cool-Down

6 minutes

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Mindful Minutes

What Is Mindfulness?

Box Breathing

Belly Breathing

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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? Can You Stay Calm?

Emily Trinkner

Tier 2
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