Lesson Plan

Starfish Calm Guide

Help students use the starfish imagery to visualize and achieve calmness while practicing self-regulation techniques tailored for individual Tier 3 support.

This lesson enhances emotional regulation by guiding kindergarten students through visualization and breathing techniques using a memorable starfish imagery.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation and Familiarization

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to the Starfish Imagery

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Visualization

5 minutes

Step 3

Active Calm Practice

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Be Calm Like a Starfish

Introduce the slide with a calming image of a starfish. Explain that starfish move slowly and stay balanced. Encourage students to observe the color and shape, and to think about how calm the starfish looks.

Visualize Your Calm

Describe the visualization process. Guide students to imagine themselves as a starfish in a calm sea, slowly moving with the tide. Remind them to breathe slowly.

Practice Starfish Poses

Use this slide to encourage the practice step. Remind the students of the starfish pose, where they mimic gentle movements.

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Activity

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Calm Like A Starfish

Tracy Breen

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