Lesson Plan

Coping Champions Lesson Plan

Students will identify and name big feelings and learn three simple coping strategies—deep breathing, using a cozy corner, and emotion faces—to self-regulate and maintain classroom harmony.

Young children benefit from early self-regulation skills to manage big emotions, reduce meltdowns, and build a positive, calm classroom climate.

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Gather and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Opening Circle

5 minutes

Step 2

Breathing Buddies

7 minutes

Step 3

Shake & Freeze Dance

5 minutes

Step 4

Cozy Corner Exploration

5 minutes

Step 5

Role-Play Practice & Closure

8 minutes

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Coping Champions

Our Mission

Meet the Emotion Faces

Breathing Buddies

Shake & Freeze Dance

Explore the Cozy Corner

Role-Play Practice

You’re Coping Champions!

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Project Guide

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Coping Champions

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