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Welcome to Understanding Anxiety!

Introduce the session by welcoming the students and explaining that today's topic is about understanding anxiety. Emphasize that it's a natural feeling that everyone experiences in various situations, not just tests.

Explain what anxiety feels like. Ask students to think about times when they've felt uneasy or nervous, and validate that these feelings are normal. Introduce a short video that explains anxiety in a relatable way.

Feelings Chart

Show a colorful visual feelings chart containing simple images or emojis for happy, sad, scared, and excited. Ask students which face best represents how they feel right now.

Deep Breathing Exercise

Introduce a calming exercise such as deep breathing. Demonstrate the exercise, encouraging the students to participate so they can experience how it helps reduce anxiety.

Session 2: Coping Strategies

Transition into discussing coping strategies. Recap what was learned about anxiety and introduce various techniques that can help manage anxious feelings in everyday situations.

Coping Strategies

Demonstrate several coping strategies. Engage the students with interactive examples for each strategy.

Let's Practice!

Organize a role-playing activity where students practice using the coping strategies in different scenarios. Follow up with a group discussion on which strategy they like best and why.

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Lesson Plan: Understanding Anxiety

Help 3rd grade students recognize general anxiety and learn simple coping strategies to handle their nervousness in everyday situations.

This lesson offers practical approaches for students to understand and manage their anxiety, building their confidence and emotional resilience.

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15 minutes

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Session 1: Recognizing Anxiety

30 minutes

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Session 2: Practicing Coping Strategies

30 minutes

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Lesson Plan: Calm Your Worries

Students will understand general anxiety and practice practical coping strategies to calm their nerves in everyday situations.

This lesson helps students recognize their anxious feelings and equips them with effective strategies to manage anxiety, fostering confidence and emotional resilience.

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Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recognizing Anxiety (15 minutes)

15 minutes

Step 2

Coping Strategies & Guided Practice (20 minutes)

20 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection (10 minutes)

10 minutes

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