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Taming the Worry Monster Lesson Plan

Introduce 1st-grade students to the concept of anxiety by personifying it as a 'worry monster' and teaching them coping strategies.

This lesson helps young learners understand and manage their emotions, equipping them with tools to alleviate anxiety and build resilience.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Storytelling

10 minutes

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Creative Expression Activity (Drawing/Coloring)

10 minutes

Step 3

Breathing Exercise and Discussion

10 minutes

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Taming the Worry Monster

Introduce the lesson and set the tone. Emphasize that today's session is about understanding feelings and learning ways to handle them, using the concept of a worry monster as a metaphor.

Introduction & Storytelling

Explain what the worry monster is and read the storytelling script aloud. Remind yourself to emphasize feelings and coping methods.

Creative Expression Activity

Distribute the coloring sheets and encourage creativity. Inform students that they can express their worries through art.

Breathing Exercise & Discussion

Guide the breathing exercise by following the provided guide. Ask students to share how they feel afterward to reinforce the calming effect.

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson, recap what was learned, and validate student feelings. Encourage them to remember these techniques when they feel worried.

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