Lesson Plan
Trigger Tracker Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal emotional triggers and practice calming techniques—such as deep breathing and stress ball use—to manage frustration or anger and foster a calmer classroom environment.
Helping students recognize their own triggers and learn self-regulation strategies builds emotional awareness, reduces disruptive outbursts, and supports a positive learning atmosphere.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mood Meter Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Learning Calming Techniques
15 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Stress Ball Station
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflection Circle
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Finding Your Calm
Today’s Goal
What Is a Trigger?
Find Your Triggers
Calming Technique #1: Belly Breathing
Calming Technique #2: Counting Backwards
Calming Technique #3: Gentle Stretch
Practice & Pick Your Favorite

Warm Up


Activity


Script


Cool Down

