Lesson Plan

Conquer the Test Beast: Lesson Plan

Equip 4th and 5th graders with practical strategies to manage test anxiety by learning grounding, deep breathing, and coping skills.

Reducing test anxiety helps students feel confident, perform better, and develop healthy stress management habits.

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Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Video and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool Down

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Conquer the Test Beast

Use this slide to introduce the lesson. Share that today's goal is to learn how to manage test anxiety using fun and practical strategies. Remind students that every student sometimes feels anxious but there are ways to feel better.

Warm-Up

Introduce the warm-up activity. Ask students if they have ever felt nervous before a test or challenge and transition into a quick interactive movement exercise such as stretching or a song.

Show the Anxiety Explained - SEL Sketches Video to introduce the concept of test anxiety. Facilitate a group discussion by asking observations about the video (e.g., what feelings did the characters show, how do you feel when nervous?)

Interactive Activity

Guide students through the interactive activity. Distribute the Test Anxiety Activity Handout and have students work in pairs to list worries and strategies. Encourage sharing as a group, emphasizing grounding and deep breathing techniques.

Cool Down & Recap

Lead a cool-down session using a simple deep-breathing exercise. Recap the lesson and key strategies learned today. Encourage students to practice these techniques before future tests.

Key Takeaways

Use this final slide to wrap up the lesson. Reinforce the message that it's okay to feel anxious and that using these strategies can help manage stress. Invite questions.

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Discussion

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Conquer the Test Beast: Mastering Test Anxiety with Confidence

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Mayra Mendoza Saenz

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