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Taming the Worry Monster Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize signs of anxiety and practice coping strategies to manage stress at school.

Empowering students with anxiety management tools promotes emotional well-being and fosters a positive, supportive classroom environment.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Coping Strategies Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

10 minutes

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Understanding Anxiety

Introduce the topic by explaining that anxiety is a feeling everyone experiences at times. Emphasize that feeling worried is normal and share a brief story or example to illustrate.

Coping Strategies

Demonstrate the coping strategies by modeling deep breathing. Encourage students to join in the practice and ask them to think of their own calming techniques.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Conclude by summarizing the lesson, inviting reflections, and reinforcing the idea of support among classmates. Ask open-ended questions to further engage the students.

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Taming the Worry Monster

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