Lesson Plan

The Calm and Focus Quest Plan

Help the student develop effective coping strategies to manage meltdowns and improve focus through structured, individualized sessions.

This lesson addresses the student's emotional and academic challenges by providing consistent routines and support, reducing disruptive behaviors while enhancing academic engagement.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation for Calm and Focus Quest

20 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction & Calming Techniques

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Identifying Emotions & Physical Cues

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Coping Strategies & Guided Practice

30 minutes

Step 4

Session 4: Reinforcing Positive Behavior

30 minutes

Step 5

Session 5: Review & Celebration

30 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to The Calm and Focus Quest!

Introduce the Calm Quest and set a positive tone. Welcome the student with energy and simplicity. Explain each part of the quest and mention that there will be fun activities ahead.

Session 1: Introduction & Calming Techniques

Explain the session activities carefully. Show the breathing cards and the emotion chart visuals. Prompt the student to share feelings.

Session 2: Identifying Emotions & Physical Cues

Reinforce the emotion concepts with fun role-play. Use images of happy and sad faces to help with identification. Keep language simple and encouraging.

Session 3: Coping Strategies & Guided Practice

Guide the student through role-playing of coping strategies. Emphasize that this is a safe space to practice new skills. Encourage participation and choice.

Session 4 & 5: Reinforcing Positive Behavior & Celebration

Combine Sessions 4 and 5 into reinforcement and celebration. Use visuals to show progress through a journey. Maintain an encouraging and fun tone.

Lesson Plan

Calm and Confident Lesson Plan

Enable the student to recognize emotions, practice self-regulation techniques, and reinforce positive behaviors, ultimately reducing disruptive attention-seeking actions.

This lesson is important because it equips the student with tools to manage intense emotions and behaviors, thereby improving classroom engagement and academic performance.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation for Calm and Confident Lesson

20 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction & Calming Techniques

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Identifying Emotions & Physical Cues

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Coping Strategies & Guided Practice

30 minutes

Step 4

Session 4: Reinforcing Positive Behavior

30 minutes

Step 5

Session 5: Review & Celebration

30 minutes

Lesson Plan

The Calm and Focus Quest Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation for Calm and Focus Quest

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction & Calming Techniques

Step 2

Session 2: Identifying Emotions & Physical Cues

Step 3

Session 3: Coping Strategies & Guided Practice

Step 4

Session 4: Reinforcing Positive Behavior

Step 5

Session 5: Review & Celebration

Slide Deck

Welcome to The Calm and Focus Quest!

Session 1: Introduction & Calming Techniques

Session 2: Identifying Emotions & Physical Cues

Session 3: Coping Strategies & Guided Practice

Session 4 & 5: Reinforcing Positive Behavior & Celebration

Lesson Plan

Calm and Confident Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation for Calm and Confident Lesson

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction & Calming Techniques

Step 2

Session 2: Identifying Emotions & Physical Cues

Step 3

Session 3: Coping Strategies & Guided Practice

Step 4

Session 4: Reinforcing Positive Behavior

Step 5

Session 5: Review & Celebration

Activity

Activity

Calm and Confident

Molly Mulhern