Lesson Plan

Anxiety Avengers Lesson Plan

Students will identify and practice at least three evidence-based coping strategies to manage anxiety and create a personalized coping toolbox they can use in real-life scenarios.

New 9th-grade students with severe anxiety need practical tools and peer support to build resilience, reduce stress, and improve adjustment in their new school environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Norm Setting

5 minutes

Step 2

Reading & Annotation

10 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity: Build Your Coping Toolbox

15 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Coping Skills Overview

Welcome students and introduce today’s focus on practical coping skills. Explain that this deck will guide them through proven strategies to manage anxiety.

Learning Objectives

Read objectives aloud and check for understanding. Emphasize that students will practice and personalize these skills.

Deep Breathing

Model a deep-breathing cycle with the group. Encourage students to follow along and notice how they feel afterward.

Grounding Techniques

Guide students through a quick grounding exercise, naming items together.

Mindfulness Body Scan

Lead a brief (30-second) body-scan. Ask students to close their eyes if comfortable and notice sensations.

Positive Self-Talk

Ask students to volunteer a negative thought and work together to craft a positive affirmation.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Demonstrate tensing and releasing shoulders or fists. Invite students to follow your lead.

Scenario Discussion

Explain the scenario-discussion process and model one example. Circulate to support pairs.

Build Your Coping Toolbox

Remind students about available art supplies and the guide. Offer one-on-one support to personalize cards.

Wrap-Up & Resources

Collect one-word exit tickets and remind students about ongoing support options.

Lesson Plan

Anxiety Avengers Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Norm Setting

Step 2

Reading & Annotation

Step 3

Scenario Discussion

Step 4

Interactive Activity: Build Your Coping Toolbox

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Slide Deck

Coping Skills Overview

Learning Objectives

Deep Breathing

Grounding Techniques

Mindfulness Body Scan

Positive Self-Talk

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Scenario Discussion

Build Your Coping Toolbox

Wrap-Up & Resources

Reading

Activity

Worksheet

Anxiety Avengers

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