Flipping Your Lid Lesson | Brain & Hand Guide | Brain Parts Emotional Regulation

This lesson plan helps students understand what happens in their brain when they flip a lid and how to calm down when big emotions take over. It's simple, engaging, and perfect for teaching self-regulation in the classroom or in small groups.

Students will:

• Learn about the Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, and Brainstem in kid-friendly language
• Understand what it means to "flip your lid" using the hand-brain model
• Explore how their brain reacts when they're calm vs. when they lose control
• Practice coping strategies like deep breathing, movement, and sensory tools
• Complete fun activities like matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and reflection prompts

✅ Available in two versions:

• A digital version (PowerPoint and Google Slides)
• Printable posters and worksheets