Lesson Plan

Bye-Bye Worries Lesson Plan

Students will identify and label feelings of separation anxiety and learn two coping strategies to use during drop-off. They will practice a simple goodbye routine to build confidence and independence.

Separation anxiety is common in kindergarteners; teaching these strategies fosters emotional regulation, reduces drop-off distress, and empowers students to feel safe and ready to learn each day.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time

8 minutes

Step 3

Coping Strategy Matching

7 minutes

Step 4

Practice Goodbye Routine with Song

6 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Sticker Celebration

4 minutes

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Bye-Bye Worries

How Are You Feeling?

Story Time

Coping Strategy Matching

Sing & Wave

Sticker Celebration

Great Job Today!

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Bye-Bye Worries

Alyssha Walker

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