Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

In this session, Owen will identify and name at least two body signals (e.g., tight chest, sweaty palms) linked to his feelings of anxiety, frustration, and anger.

Helping Owen recognize his physical cues lays the foundation for self-awareness and gives him tools to manage dysregulated feelings before they escalate.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Game Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport

3 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Body Signals

5 minutes

Step 3

Feeling Detective Game

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Body Signal Detective

Today’s Mission

Why Body Signals Matter

Emotion Thermometer

Spot Your Signals

Feeling Detective Game

Example Card

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Worksheet

Reading

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

In this session, Owen will locate and label at least three body signals on a body map worksheet based on different scenario cards.

Practicing in varied, game-like scenarios helps Owen generalize recognition of physical cues and deepens his self-awareness of anxiety, frustration, and anger.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Hunt Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport & Review

3 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Scenario Hunt

2 minutes

Step 3

Scavenger Hunt Game

10 minutes

Step 4

Check & Share

3 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Body Signal Detective

Today’s Mission

Tools for Today

How to Play

Example Scenario

Scavenger Hunt Game

Check & Share

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

In this 20-minute session, Owen will identify and name at least two physical sensations linked to his feelings of anxiety, frustration, or anger.

Noticing early body cues gives Owen awareness of rising emotions, so he can calm himself before feelings escalate.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Body Scan

5 minutes

Step 3

Sensation Bingo Game

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Body Clues Detective

Today’s Mission

Step 1: Guided Body Scan

Step 2: Sensation Bingo

Sensation Clues

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Next Time…

Worksheet

Game

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Owen will locate and label at least three body signals on a body map based on varied scenarios, strengthening his ability to spot physical cues of anxiety, frustration, and anger.

Recognizing body cues in different situations deepens self-awareness and helps Owen catch rising emotions before they escalate.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Hunt Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport & Review

3 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Scenario Hunt

2 minutes

Step 3

Scavenger Hunt Game

10 minutes

Step 4

Check & Share

3 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Signal Scavenger Hunt

Today’s Mission

Tools for Today

How to Play

Example Scenario

Scavenger Hunt Game

Check & Share

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Activity

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

In this 20-minute session, Owen will learn and practice two calming tools—deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation—to use when he notices his body signals of anxiety, frustration, or anger.

Equipping Owen with concrete calming strategies helps him regulate intense emotions after he identifies body cues, enhancing self-control and confidence.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Strategy Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport & Review

3 minutes

Step 2

Teach Calming Tools

5 minutes

Step 3

Calming Strategy Practice Game

8 minutes

Step 4

Signal & Tool Role-Play

2 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 3: Detective Tools to Calm Down

Review: Body Signals & Thermometer