Lesson Plan

Breath of Calm Lesson Plan

Teach 5th graders to regulate strong emotions using controlled breathing techniques, helping them experience calm and focus during stressful moments.

Empowering students with practical breathing techniques enhances their emotional intelligence and ability to manage stress, creating a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Breath of Calm

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and explaining that we will learn a simple skill to manage feelings using our breath.

Why Our Breath Matters

Explain why it's important to learn about controlled breathing, making connections to everyday feelings of stress or overwhelm.

Breathe & Practice

Combine the explanation of the breathing technique with guided practice. Clearly introduce the steps and have the students follow along with you.

Reflection & Sharing

Encourage reflection and sharing. Ask the students how the practice made them feel and discuss how they might use this technique when needed.