Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Session 1
In this 15-minute session, the student will read a short story about Worry Bird, discuss feelings of stress and fear, and practice a simple deep breathing exercise to begin building coping skills.
Recognizing and naming feelings is the first step in managing stress and fear. Learning a calming technique empowers the student to feel more in control, especially during transitions or challenges like immigration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction And Deep Breathing
3 minutes
Step 2
Read 'My Worry Bird'
5 minutes
Step 3
Discuss And Draw Feelings
5 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up And Reflection
2 minutes
Reading
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Session 2
In this 15-minute session, the student will review calming breaths, reengage with Worry Bird’s story, and learn to talk about worries using sentence frames through modeling and role-play.
Pairing breathing with verbal expression strengthens coping skills, builds language supports for discussing stress, and fosters confidence—especially during challenges like immigration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Breathing Review
3 minutes
Step 2
Story Retell & Discussion
4 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Talking Strategy
3 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
1 minute
Discussion
Reading
