Lesson Plan
Calm Code Quick Guide
Students will identify and practice a personal calm-down strategy, create their own “Calm Code,” and share it to foster a calm, supportive classroom culture.
This quick routine builds emotional awareness, supports self-regulation, and creates a shared language for calming strategies, reducing stress and improving focus.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
2 minutes
Step 1
Introduce the Calm Code
1 minute
Step 2
One-Breath Reflection
1 minute
Step 3
Create Your Calm Code
1 minute
Step 4
Share Your Code
1 minute
Step 5
Cool-Down Wrap-Up
1 minute
Slide Deck
Deep Breath
Gentle Stretch
Quiet Spot
Positive Thought
Stress Ball Squeeze
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
