Being Emotion Doctors: Calm Down Instructions

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Being Emotion Doctors: Calm Down!

Good morning, Year 1! Look at our friends Boris and Sid from our story. Oh dear, they look very cross, don't they? Have you ever felt like your face is getting hot because someone took your toy? Today, we are going to be 'Emotion Doctors.' We are going to write a set of instructions to help Boris and Sid—and ourselves—stay calm and happy!

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to write simple instructions to help yourself and others stay calm, using the correct order and punctuation.

How Do You Feel?

Have you ever felt cross or upset? Let's be 'Emotion Doctors' and help ourselves and our friends feel calm.

Our Lesson Mission

• Sequence instructions to stay calm • Use capital letters and full stops • Show respect and kindness when managing feelings

Key Vocabulary

Instruction: Tells you how to do something. Sequence: Putting actions in the right order (1, 2, 3).

What Is the Problem?

Boris and Sid are arguing over a toy and feel cross. What helps you stay calm when you feel upset? Let’s share some ideas!

How to Write Calm Down Steps

Use sequence words like 'First', write in order, start with a capital letter, and end with a full stop. Example: First, take a deep breath. Then, count to ten.

Let's Try Together!

Tell a partner your four steps to calm down. Use bossy verbs like breathe, count, ask, say.

Oral Practice

Independent Writing

Write 3 calm down steps in your writing frame or notebook. Remember sequence words and punctuation.

Check and Celebrate!

✔ Did I use punctuation? ✔ Does it make sense? ✔ Did I edit my work? Great job! Your instructions help everyone stay calm.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.