Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Understand separation anxiety, its causes, and effects on students.

To help 4th-grade students recognize and manage separation anxiety in their lives.

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15 minutes

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Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Understanding and Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Conclusion

5 minutes

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What is Separation Anxiety?

Introduce the topic by defining separation anxiety in simple terms. Use relatable examples, like feeling nervous when away from parents.

Why Do We Feel This Way?

Discuss the causes of separation anxiety with simple examples. Use visuals to show changes like moving to a new school or having a new sibling.

How Does It Affect Us?

Explain the effects of separation anxiety on students. Use simple scenarios like not wanting to go to school or feeling sick.

What Can We Do?

Introduce easy strategies for managing separation anxiety. Encourage students to talk to someone they trust.

Remember!

Conclude with a summary and encourage students to use these strategies. Reinforce that it's okay to feel this way and help is available.

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Introduction to Separation Anxiety

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