Lesson Plan
Choosing Calm Lesson Plan
Student will learn and practice respectful communication alternatives and self-regulation strategies to seek peer attention calmly, reducing profanity and spitting during interactions.
By replacing negative outbursts with learned calm-down techniques and alternative signals, the student will build self-regulation, improve peer relationships, and foster a more positive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Alternatives
15 minutes
Step 3
Model and Role-Play
20 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice with Tokens
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflect and Plan
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Respect Express Lesson Plan
The student will learn and practice respectful attention‐seeking strategies—such as raising a hand or using a quiet signal—and replace screaming profanity and spitting with appropriate communication methods to request peer attention.
Challenging attention‐seeking behaviors disrupt learning and social relationships. Teaching respectful communication strategies will reduce profanity and spitting, improve peer interactions, and foster a positive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm‐Up and Introduce Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Alternative Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Role‐Play Practice
20 minutes
Step 4
Token Reinforcement Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflect and Collect Data
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Respect Express
Session Objectives
Why Respectful Communication?
Social Story: Asking for Attention
Steps for Respectful Requests
Comprehension Check
Role-Play Practice
Token Reinforcement
Reflection & Data Collection
Next Steps & Follow-Up
Reading
Activity
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Script
Rubric
Warm Up
Cool Down
