Lesson Plan

Finding Your Calm Lesson Plan

Empower the student to identify triggers, utilize coping strategies, and resolve conflicts effectively to improve classroom interactions.

Addressing repeated verbal outbursts by providing targeted tools for self-regulation and conflict resolution can enhance the student's behavior and overall classroom experience.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Techniques

10 minutes

Step 1

Opening Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Role-Play Activity & Verbal Coping Strategies

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Feedback

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Finding Your Calm

Introduce the lesson and set a calm, welcoming tone. Explain that today's session is focused on understanding and managing emotions, especially when faced with conflict.

Identifying Triggers

Discuss what triggers strong emotional reactions. Ask reflective questions: What makes you upset? How do you know when you're about to lose control?

Coping Strategies & Mindfulness

Explain coping strategies and mindfulness steps. Use the [Coping Strategies Worksheet](#coping-strategies-worksheet-tool) and [Mindfulness Steps Guide](#mindfulness-steps-guide) to review practical techniques.

Reflection & Next Steps

Guide the student in reflecting on the activities. Ask about their experience with the role-play and coping strategies. Encourage them to make a personal plan for using these skills in the future.

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Activity

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Discussion

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Finding Your Calm

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Molly Mulhern

Tier 3
For Districts