Lesson Plan
Breath of Confidence Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three guided breathing techniques to manage test anxiety, improve focus, and build confidence during assessments.
Test anxiety can hinder performance and well-being. Teaching mindfulness and breathing strategies—including a guided video—equips students with practical tools to stay calm, focused, and resilient under pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
12 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
8 minutes
Step 4
Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Breath of Confidence
Today's Objectives
What Is Test Anxiety?
Why Breathing Helps
Technique 1: Square Breathing
Technique 2: Belly Breathing
Technique 3: 5-5 Breathing
Let’s Practice Together
Now Your Turn
What We Learned
Reflection & Next Steps
Keep Breathing!
Script
Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
Reading
