Lesson Plan
Calm Classroom Agenda
Students will learn and practice simple, practical strategies to manage stress and frustrations, building self-regulation skills for a positive classroom environment.
Teaching calming techniques empowers students to recognize and manage overwhelming feelings, leading to improved focus, cooperation, and emotional well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mood Meter Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Calming Strategies
2 minutes
Step 3
Group Sharing Circle
8 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Breathing Drill
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
4 minutes
Slide Deck
How Can We Stay Calm?
1. Deep Belly Breathing
2. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
3. Positive Self-Talk
4. Quick Movement Break
5. Calm Place Visualization
Putting It All Together
Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
