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.

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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

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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

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Feeling Out of Control?

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