Lesson Plan
Finding Your Inner Calm Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and articulate their emotions, practice a simple breathing technique to self-regulate, and create a personalized calm-down plan to use in moments of stress.
This lesson fosters emotional awareness and equips 6th graders with practical coping strategies, promoting resilience, reducing anxiety, and enhancing focus in daily life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Session Materials and Goals
5 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport and Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify and Name Emotions
8 minutes
Step 3
Practice Breathing Technique
7 minutes
Step 4
Develop a Personal Calm-Down Plan
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Finding Your Inner Calm
Session Objectives
Identify and Name Emotions
Practice Breathing Technique
Develop Your Calm-Down Plan
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Mind Matters Toolkit Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and name their emotions, practice a breathing exercise and positive self-talk, and create a personalized step-by-step coping plan to manage stress.
Helping 6th graders identify feelings and build coping strategies fosters emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and promotes healthier self-regulation in school and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Session Materials and Set Up Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport and Session Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify and Name Emotions
7 minutes
Step 3
Practice Breathing Technique
5 minutes
Step 4
Explore Positive Self-Talk
5 minutes
Step 5
Develop a Personal Coping Plan
6 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up and Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Mind Matters Toolkit
Session Objectives
Identify and Name Emotions
Practice Breathing Technique
Explore Positive Self-Talk
Develop Your Coping Plan
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
