Lesson Plan

Taming the Anxiety Beast Lesson Plan

Students will understand anxiety, recognize its signs, and learn practical strategies to manage it over 5 engaging sessions.

This lesson is important as it promotes emotional resilience in 7th graders, providing them with tools to cope with anxiety during a challenging developmental stage.

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30 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Anxiety

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Identifying Emotions

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Coping Strategies

30 minutes

Step 4

Session 4: Building a Personal Toolkit

30 minutes

Step 5

Session 5: Reflection and Sharing

30 minutes

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Welcome to Taming the Anxiety Beast

Introduce the topic of anxiety. Ask students about their experiences and feelings, and discuss common triggers of anxiety. Emphasize that understanding anxiety is the first step to managing it.

Understanding Anxiety

Define anxiety and explain its effects. Use visuals to represent emotions and physical responses related to anxiety. Share relatable examples from daily life.

Identifying Emotions

Introduce the concept of identifying emotions. Encourage group participation through scenario-based discussions.

Coping Strategies

Discuss coping strategies. Demonstrate deep breathing and mindfulness. Ensure to walk around and support students during role-playing activities.

Building Your Personal Toolkit

Guide the class in building their Personal Anxiety Toolkit. Provide the template and encourage customization with personal effective strategies and supportive contacts.

Reflection & Sharing

Facilitate a group reflection and sharing session. Allow students to express their insights and discuss what they have learned. End with a summary of key points.

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Anxiety Awareness Quiz

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