Calm Body Adventure Lesson Plan Calm Body Adventure
Tier 3 Intervention | Pre-K Individual
15 Minutes
Why This Matters
Early self-awareness and regulation reduce impulsive behaviors, build emotional control, and support focus and positive interactions in young learners.
Objective
Help a Pre-K student recognize and experience a calm body through simple visuals and activities. The student will identify feelings, practice deep breathing, and explore gentle movements.
Preparation
• Print and cut out Calm Body Visuals .
• Display the Calm Breathing Guide clearly.
• Shuffle Animal Movement Cards and place within reach.
• Set up a timer or countdown app for cues.
Materials Needed
Calm Body Visuals
Calm Breathing Guide
Animal Movement Cards
Timer / Soft Mat
Adventure Steps
Step & Time What to Do 1. Welcome & Warm-Up 2 Minutes Invite the student to the mat with a calm smile. Show the Calm Body Visuals and ask: “How does your body feel right now?” Let them point to a feeling (calm, wiggly, excited). 2. Introduce Calm Body 3 Minutes Present the Calm Body Visual showing relaxed posture. Describe: “A calm body feels soft and still like this picture.” Encourage the student to copy the posture. 3. Breathing Practice 4 Minutes Refer to the Breathing Guide . Model: “Smell the flower” (inhale), “Blow out the candle” (exhale). Count aloud and breathe together 3 times. Praise deep breaths. 4. Animal Movement 4 Minutes Let the student pick an Animal Card . Demonstrate moving like that animal slowly and gently (e.g., snake slither). Emphasize controlled, calm motions. 5. Reflection & Check 2 Minutes Return to the Calm Body Visual . Ask the student to show the calm posture again. Use a simple thumbs up/sideways scale for how they feel now. Celebrate!
Calm Body Slides Deck Calm Body
Adventure
A 15-minute journey to discover how
calm your body can feel.
Teacher Note
Greet the student warmly and introduce today’s journey: “We’re going on a Calm Body Adventure!”
How Does Your Body Feel?
😌
Calm
🫨
Wiggly
🤩
Excited
Teacher Note
Ask: “How does your body feel right now?” Point to the pictures and let the student choose.
What Is a Calm Body?
Soft Shoulders
Soft and Still
A calm body looks like a quiet statue. Let's try it together!
1
Hands in your lap
2
Feet on the floor
3
Soft shoulders
Teacher Note
Present the calm posture. Describe: “A calm body feels soft and still.” Encourage the student to copy the pose.
Breathe With Me
🌸
INHALA
"Smell the flower..."
🕯️
EXHALA
"Blow out the candle..."
Teacher Note
Guide the student through 3 breaths. Model slowly and count aloud: "1... 2... 3..."
1
2
3
Animal Movement
🐍 🦋 🐢 🐘
Choose an animal and move like it—
slow and smooth
"How slowly can you move?"
Teacher Note
Let the student pick a card. Demonstrate the movement and have them follow. Focus on being slow and in control.
Calm Check!
Show me your
calm body
one more time!
Give a thumbs up if you feel calm!
Teacher Note
Return to the calm posture. Celebrate their progress and congratulate them on finishing their adventure!
Calm Body Visuals Worksheet Calm Body Visuals
Name: _________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
1
Color the Feeling Faces
Color each face to show how it feels!
😌
Calm
🫨
Wiggly
🤩
Excited
2
Color the Calm Body
Color the picture showing soft arms and still feet.
3
Draw Your Own Calm Body
Draw yourself showing a calm posture with soft arms and gentle breathing.
Calm Breathing Guide Activity Calm Breathing Guide
Follow each step slowly to help your body feel soft and still.
🌸
Inhale
1
Smell the Flower
Imagine holding a beautiful flower.
Breathe in slowly through your nose .
🕯️
Exhale
2
Blow Out the Candle
Imagine a tiny candle in front of you.
Breathe out gently through your mouth .
Let's Practice Together!
Can you do this 3 times? Color a circle for each breath.
Breath 1
Breath 2
Breath 3
"Repeat whenever you need to help your body feel soft, still, and calm!"
Animal Movement Cards Game Animal Movement Cards
Print and cut out these cards. Have the student pick one to explore moving slowly and gently .
🐍
Snake Slither
Lie on your tummy and slither forward like a slow snake. Feel your belly slide on the floor. Move one inch at a time.
🐱
Cat Stretch
Stand tall and arch your back slowly. Reach your arms high like a stretching cat. Hold for a few seconds, then release.
🦋
Butterfly Flutter
Sit or stand with arms out wide. Open and close your arms slowly, pretending they are wings fluttering in a soft breeze.
🐘
Elephant March
Take slow, heavy steps. Lift one foot at a time and stamp it gently. Swing your pretend trunk (arm) in front.
🐢
Turtle Walk
Crouch low and tuck your arms in. Move forward very slowly, as if you are a turtle carrying a heavy shell on your back.
🦒
Giraffe Reach
Stand tall and stretch your neck up. Reach one arm at a time high above your head like you are eating leaves.
Calm Body Adventure Script Lesson Script
Calm Body Adventure: Pre-K Tier 3 Intervention
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up (2 minutes)
Teacher: "Hello! Today we're going on a Calm Body Adventure together. Can you please sit right here on our soft mat for me? Great job!"
Teacher: "Now, let’s look at these pictures." (Hold up Calm Body Visuals .) "How does your body feel right now? Can you point to the picture that shows how you feel?"
Follow-up if needed:
"Is your body feeling calm, wiggly, or excited?"
Step 2
Introduce Calm Body (3 minutes)
Teacher: "This picture shows a calm body." (Show the calm posture image.) "A calm body feels soft and still, just like in the picture. Let’s try it together."
Teacher models: "Make your arms soft. Let your shoulders drop. Breathe gently."
Teacher: "Awesome! Can you hold your body like this for a moment? How does that feel?"
Possible Prompts:
"Is your body feeling softer?"
"What do you notice about your arms or shoulders?"
Step 3
Breathing Practice (4 minutes)
Teacher: "Next, we’ll help our calm bodies with some special breathing. Look at our Calm Breathing Guide ."
Modeling Steps:
"Smell the flower…" (Inhale slowly through the nose.)
"Blow out the candle…" (Exhale gently through the mouth.)
Teacher: "Great! Now let’s do it three times together. Ready?"
Count aloud: "1... Smell the flower... 2... Smell the flower..."
Teacher: "Wonderful breathing! You did that so softly and calmly."
Step 4
Animal Movement Play (4 minutes)
Teacher: "Now we get to move like animals, but very slowly and gently so we stay calm. Pick one card and show me which animal you choose!"
🐍 Snake: "Lie on your tummy and slither like a slow snake. Move one inch at a time. Wow—smooth and calm!"
🐱 Cat: "Stand tall and arch your back slowly like a cat. Hold... and release. That stretch feels nice and calm!"
🦋 Butterfly: "Sit or stand with arms out. Open and close them slowly like wings. Beautiful gentle fluttering!"
🐢 Turtle: "Crouch low and tuck your arms in. Move forward very slowly like a turtle. That’s so patient and calm!"