In this mindful moment, students learn how their calm energy can actually help others calm down, too. When emotions run high and someone “flips their lid,” it can be hard not to get swept up in the chaos—but staying grounded starts with taking care of yourself first. Using a stoplight metaphor and an easy-to-understand explanation of how the brain works (upstairs, midbrain, and downstairs), students discover practical ways to stay calm, alert, and ready to learn—even in tough moments. With tools like deep breathing and teacher signals, kids practice “dropping everything to calm.” Because here’s the secret: calm is contagious—and it starts with YOU.
