Lesson Plan
Calm and Collected: Anxiety Management Strategies
Developing anxiety management skills
This lesson is designed to help middle school students develop strategies to manage anxiety effectively, using game-based learning to engage students. It integrates trauma-informed teaching to ensure the content is accessible to all students. The lesson includes an anxiety-themed charades activity, a discussion to reflect on coping strategies, and a quiz to reinforce learning. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to manage anxiety, enhancing their emotional well-being and academic performance.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Anxiety Charades
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Stress Management
7 minutes
Step 4
Quiz: Anxiety Management
3 minutes
Step 5
Closure
2 minutes

Worksheet


Discussion


Quiz
Anxiety Management Quiz

Answer Key
