Lesson Plan

Creating a Calming Environment

Students will learn simple ways to feel calm by noticing how their surroundings make them feel and practicing fun, relaxing activities.

When students understand how their feelings change with their surroundings, they can use simple techniques to feel happier and more relaxed.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Sensory Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Design Your Chill Space Activity

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Sensory Relaxation

Introduce the slide by saying that our bodies and minds can feel better when we do fun relaxing activities. Explain that these slides will show simple ways to help us feel calm and happy.

Breathe Like a Flower

Explain deep breathing in simple terms. Show them how to breathe in slowly like smelling a flower and out like blowing out a candle.

Stretch and Relax

Introduce gentle stretching with simple movements. Ask them to reach up high and then down low, feeling their body get loose and relaxed.

Play a short, calm audio clip. Encourage the children to close their eyes, listen carefully, and feel the nice sounds around them.

Let's Relax Together

Wrap up by reminding the children of the techniques practiced and encourage them to use these simple steps whenever they need to feel calm.

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Activity

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Chill Vibes Only

Marie McCalvin

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