Lesson Plan
Calm-Down Strategy Roadmap
In a 25-minute one-on-one session, the student will identify personal emotional triggers and co-create a personalized calm-down strategy plan using guided reflection, drawing, and planning activities.
Building self-awareness and emotional regulation in early grades helps students manage big feelings, reduce outbursts, and develop lifelong coping skills.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Trigger Identification
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Reflection
5 minutes
Step 4
Drawing My Triggers
5 minutes
Step 5
Creating My Calm-Down Plan
4 minutes
Step 6
Review and Closure
1 minute
Slide Deck
Identifying My Triggers
What Is a Trigger?
Think About Your Upset Moments
Some Common Triggers
Draw Your Triggers
Script
Worksheet
