Lesson Plan

Move to Manage: Stress Relief

Teach 9th grade students stress management techniques through engaging movement activities, enabling them to recognize and manage stress effectively.

Empowering students with stress-relief strategies enhances their emotional well-being and academic performance, providing them lifelong coping skills.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

5 minutes prior to session

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Movement Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Cool Down and Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Move to Manage

Introduce the session by welcoming students and explaining the importance of stress management. Briefly discuss stress and its physical impact, then explain how movement can help relieve stress.

Warm-Up & Introduction

Conduct a light stretch to warm up the muscles. Discuss the physical signs of stress and introduce the idea of using movement to combat stress. Encourage students to share any quick thoughts on what stress feels like in their body as a lead-in.

Main Movement Activity

Guide the students through a series of dynamic activities such as dance moves, aerobic steps, or yoga poses. Remind them to focus on their breathing and be mindful of their body movements. Walk around and provide individual encouragement.

Cool Down & Reflection

Bring students back to a calm state with a slow, guided cool down. Incorporate deep breathing exercises and ask students to reflect on their energy levels before and after the movement. Encourage sharing thoughts in a brief discussion.

Lesson Plan

Move to Manage: Stress Relief

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introduction

Step 2

Main Movement Activity

Step 3

Cool Down and Reflection

Slide Deck

Welcome to Move to Manage

Warm-Up & Introduction

Main Movement Activity

Cool Down & Reflection

Activity

Move to Manage: Stress Relief

ANGELA FRANK