Warm Up

Lesson Plan
Calm Before Tests Plan
Students will learn and practice simple breathing and mindfulness strategies to manage test anxiety, increase focus, and build self-regulation skills, now enhanced with a guided breathing video.
Test anxiety can hinder performance and well-being; teaching accessible mindfulness techniques—supported by a kid-friendly video—helps students calm nerves, boost confidence, and develop lifelong stress-management habits.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mindful Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Understanding Test Anxiety
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Breathing Exercise
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Mindful Drawing
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down: Body Scan
5 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Goal Setting
5 minutes

Script


Discussion


Activity


Cool Down

Worksheet


Reading

