Calm Beginnings Lesson Plan Document
A detailed lesson plan for Session 1, including prep steps, materials list, and timed instructional blocks.
Session 1 Slides Presentation
A slide deck for Session 1 providing visual structure for the lesson, objectives, icebreaker, anxiety definition, and guided practice of the 4-7-8 breathing method.
Session 1 Emotion Cards Worksheet
Printable emotion cards for the Session 1 icebreaker activity, featuring 12 different emotions with emojis and labels.
Anxiety Definition Poster Reading
An educational poster defining anxiety, its physical symptoms, and the fight-or-flight response in student-friendly language.
Breathing Technique Handout Worksheet
A handout explaining the 4-7-8 breathing method with space for students to track their feelings across three practice rounds and reflect on the experience.
Reflection Journal Template Worksheet
A structured journal template for students to reflect on an anxious moment, track their physical response to 4-7-8 breathing, and plan for future use.
Pre-Assessment Survey Worksheet
A pre-assessment survey to establish a baseline for student anxiety levels, triggers, symptoms, and existing coping strategies.
Post-Assessment Survey Worksheet
A post-assessment survey to measure growth in coping skills, reduction in anxiety levels, and confidence in using breathing techniques.
Pre Post Assessment Answer Key Resource
A teacher resource providing a scoring rubric, example responses, and guidance for interpreting pre- and post-assessment data to measure student growth.
Work Samples Collection Guide Resource
A comprehensive guide for teachers on collecting and analyzing student work samples to track progress and document growth for certification.
Work Samples Rubric Resource
A formal rubric for evaluating student work samples across four criteria: clarity, depth of reflection, application of skills, and effort.
