Lesson Plan

Taming the Worry Monster Lesson Plan

Equip 3rd-grade students with practical strategies to recognize and manage anxiety by engaging in discussions, activities, and reflective practices.

Understanding and managing anxiety early builds emotional resilience, enabling students to handle stress and navigate challenging feelings effectively.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Wrap-Up

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Taming the Worry Monster

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students. Explain that today they'll learn about anxiety and how to manage their 'Worry Monster'. Encourage a friendly and safe discussion.

Understanding Our Emotions

Use the Emotion Chart Poster to introduce different feelings. Ask students to identify and share what each feeling means, especially focusing on worry and anxiety.

Meet the Worry Monster

Present the 'Worry Monster' as a fun, engaging character. Use the Worry Monster Puppet Tutorial to demonstrate making a puppet or drawing. Encourage creativity and discussion on taming the worry monster.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Guide a reflective discussion on the activities. Ask which strategies they found useful and lead a short mindfulness exercise to wrap up the lesson on a calm note.

Lesson Plan

Taming the Worry Monster Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

Step 2

Interactive Activity

Step 3

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Welcome to Taming the Worry Monster

Understanding Our Emotions

Meet the Worry Monster

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Activity

Discussion

Taming the Worry Monster

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