This article documents an action research pilot study called "The Calm and Alert Class" which utilized the body, mind and breath of students to teach the self-regulation of learning related social skills. Sixty first graders in four classrooms at a public elementary school were offered a 30 minute class for 28 weeks, which taught explicit skills in these areas: respect for self, others and school; listening; following directions; self control; being calm and alert; maintaining a positive attitude; appropriate behavior in groups at various times of the school day. Effectiveness was monitored by the following data: beginning and midyear surveys of classroom teachers; midyear survey of parents; beginning and end of the year survey of students; anecdotal reports through observation by staff and parents. Results were promising. The group as a whole showed improvement in self -regulation at various times of the school day and individual students exhibited skill mastery and generalization in a number of instruction areas. Future actions based on data include continuing the class and expanding it to other grade levels at this site. Appended are: (1) Overview of Calm and Alert Class Units; (2) Teacher Surveys; (3) Documents for Parents; and (4) Concept Mastery Questions Asked of Students in September/May.