Learning intention
- To identify how a calming strategy can change feelings, thoughts, and actions.
Success criteria
- I can notice strong emotions.
- I can describe different
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Students sit with a partner. Tell them that they are going to revisit the key idea from the last lesson. Students think about a common classroom situation, for example: making a mistake or being asked a question. Allow one learner to speak while the other listens, then swap roles, answering:
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Differentiation
Students needing additional support:
- Could focus on one scenario on the Activity: Flip the Script; could work in small groups to discuss the scenarios.
Students needing additional challenge:
- Could create their own scenarios and calming strategies.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Students with good understanding will be able to:
- Identify and describe the connections
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Vocabulary definitions
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actions
Things that someone does or the ways they behave.
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calming strategy
A technique to help regulate emotions.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th January, 2026
Lesson 3: Empathy in Action
Developing empathy and respect for others by understanding and considering their thoughts and feelings.
Lesson 4: Being Inclusive
Exploring how empathy leads to inclusivity.
Lesson 5: Building Bridges
Working in teams to cooperate and collaborate, building bridges.
Introductory Lesson: Setting Classroom Rules
Creating classroom rules to build a safe, respectful, and supportive community.
