Lesson Plan

Calm Check-In Blueprint

Guide a 1st grader to recognize emotional triggers, practice a calming conversation, and apply a breathing exercise, concluding with a reflection.

Supporting self-regulation in young learners builds emotional awareness and coping skills, reducing future classroom disruptions and boosting confidence.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Triggers & Triumphs

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Calm Conversation

5 minutes

Step 4

Breathing Buddy Exercise & Reflection

5 minutes

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Triggers & Triumphs

Trigger: Spilled Milk

Trigger: Loud Noise

Triumph: Caring Hug

Triumph: Deep Breaths

Triumph: Calm Counting

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Activity

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Journal

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? Feeling Calm?

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Bonnie Gil

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