Mindful Moments Game ~ Parent Coaching Lesson Plan
A practical parent coaching lesson plan for teaching self-regulation skills through guided play, role-play scenarios, and calming strategy practice.
Mindful Moments: Self-Regulation Game is a structured lesson plan that helps BCBAs coach families to teach self-regulation skills in a low-pressure, engaging way. This resource aligns with the Mindful Moments game and provides a clear three-session framework with guided discussion questions, interactive practice, and family action items. It is designed for use during parent coaching sessions, caregiver training, and interdisciplinary collaboration across home, clinic, and community settings. The lesson plan addresses common challenges such as difficulty using regulation strategies during big emotions and limited opportunities to practice skills outside of stressful moments.
Why Download This Resource?
- Help families practice self-regulation strategies during calm moments so skills are more accessible during real challenges
- Increase caregiver confidence by pairing coaching conversations with hands-on modeling and guided role-play
- Support consistent use of calming strategies across routines through predictable, game-based practice
What You’ll Get:
- A structured parent coaching lesson plan aligned with Mindful Moments: A Self-Regulation Game
- Three-session outlines with pacing guidance, discussion prompts, and coaching notes
- Guided activities using scenario cards and calming technique visuals
- Support for teaching strategies such as 5-4-3-2-1 Calm, Bumblebee Breath, Rainbow Breathing, and Five Finger Breathing
- Family homework and action items to support practice between sessions
- Problem-solving guidance for common barriers like time, motivation, and material access
Download Mindful Moments: Self-Regulation Game to help families build meaningful self-regulation practice through play, connection, and everyday routines.
