Lesson Plan
Calm Quest Lesson Plan
In this 15-minute individual session, learners will identify personal anxiety triggers, practice a guided breathing technique, and apply a simple cognitive reframe—equipping them with immediate, evidence-based tools to manage anxiety.
Anxiety can disrupt learning and well-being; by introducing quick, evidence-based mindfulness and cognitive strategies, students gain practical skills to reduce anxiety in real-time and build resilience over time.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify Anxiety Triggers
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Breathing Exercise
5 minutes
Step 4
Cognitive Reframing
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closure
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Calm Quest
What Is Anxiety?
Identify Your Triggers
Guided Breathing Exercise
Cognitive Reframing
Reflection & Next Steps

Worksheet


Worksheet

