Lesson Plan

Join the Calm Crew Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice three simple coping strategies—deep breathing, positive self-talk, and gentle stretching—to help them recognize and calm big emotions.

Building foundational self-regulation skills in kindergarten helps children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn by giving them concrete tools to manage overwhelming feelings.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Emotion Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Deep Breathing with a Breathing Buddy

8 minutes

Step 3

Positive Self-Talk Practice

7 minutes

Step 4

Gentle Stretching Activity

7 minutes

Step 5

Cool Down & Reflection

3 minutes

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Join the Calm Crew!

Coping Strategy #1: Deep Breathing

Coping Strategy #2: Positive Self-Talk

Coping Strategy #3: Gentle Stretching

Your Calm Crew Reflection

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Cool Down

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