Llama Calm Teacher Guide
Llama Calm Guide
Teacher Facilitation Script & Pacing
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will identify physical "spitting mad" triggers and apply the Llama's Pause (deep breathing) to regulate high-intensity emotions.
Materials
- "No Drama Llama" Slides
- Spit It Out Worksheet
- Cotton balls ("Llama Wool")
05
Mins
Introduction: Meet the Herd
Hook: Ask students why llamas spit. (Stress, threat, or anger).
Key Point: We might "spit" mean words when we feel "Spitting Mad." This is our signal to pause.
10
Mins
Instruction: The Llama's Pause
Demonstrate the Llama's Pause: 1. Mountain Feet (Grounding), 2. Long Neck (Observation), 3. Cool Breeze (4-2-6 breathing).
10
Mins
Practice: Spit It Out Worksheet
Students list "Prickly Situations" and draw their calm place in the wool. Activity: Glue cotton balls onto the drawing area once they finish their plan to represent "soft, calm wool."
05
Mins
Closing: The Herd Promise
Practice one final "Llama Pause" together. Remind students: "We look out for our herd. If a friend looks prickly, remind them of the Pause."
Misconception Alert
Anger isn't "bad"—it's a signal. The goal is to catch the "spit" before it leaves your mouth, not to pretend you aren't feeling mad.
No Drama Llama Slides
No Drama Llama
Keeping Your Cool in the High Andes (and the Classroom)
Why the Spit?
The Warning Signal
Llamas spit to tell others: "Back off! I'm feeling stressed, crowded, or threatened."
Human Spitting
We might not literally spit, but we might shout or say hurtful things when we are "Spitting Mad."
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Prickly Situations
Losing a Game
The feeling of failure can feel like a "prick."
Being Left Out
Our herd instinct makes us feel hurt and angry.
Frustrating Work
When things are hard, our inner llama wants to roar.
The Llama's Pause
