Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Anxiety

Introduce 6th-grade students to the concept of anxiety, helping them recognize its signs and understand its impact, while setting the stage for building resiliency.

Understanding anxiety is a critical first step in learning practical coping strategies, ensuring students feel supported and empowered to manage their emotions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Pre-Test

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Presentation

20 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion and Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Closing and Recap

5 minutes

Slide Deck

What is Anxiety?

Signs of Anxiety

Anxiety in Daily Life

Managing Anxiety

Quiz

Anxiety Pre-Test Quiz

Discussion

Activity

Lesson Plan

Session 2: Coping Strategies

Teach 6th-grade students practical coping strategies to manage anxiety while building personal resilience.

Learning specific coping techniques empowers students to handle anxiety in everyday situations and enhances their overall well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Quiz & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Deep Breathing

Mindfulness

Positive Self-Talk

Putting It Into Action

Quiz

Coping Strategies Quiz

Discussion

Activity

Lesson Plan

Session 3: Building Resilience

Help 6th-grade students understand resilience and explore strategies to build it, thereby supporting anxiety management.

Building resilience empowers students to face challenges with confidence and apply coping strategies effectively, reinforcing skills learned in prior sessions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Post-Test & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

What is Resilience?

Why is Resilience Important?

Strategies to Build Resilience

Reflecting on Your Resilience

Quiz

Resilience Post-Test Quiz

Discussion

Activity

Lesson Plan

Session 4: Emotional Awareness

Help 6th-grade students recognize and understand their emotions, building emotional awareness as a key component for managing anxiety and enhancing resilience.

Developing emotional awareness enables students to identify and manage their feelings, leading to better coping with anxiety and improved overall well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Quiz & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

What is Emotional Awareness?

Common Emotions

Why Recognize Emotions?

Strategies to Enhance Emotional Awareness