Introduce the series. Explain that over eight sessions we'll learn what anxiety is and how to manage it. Use a friendly monster visual on the slide.

Guide students to brainstorm symptoms. Show an image of a racing heart or sweaty palms.

Prompt students to open the Stress Response Diagram Handout. Circulate and support completion. Remind them to label their stress “triggers” and “reactions.”

Welcome back. Use a mood meter visual. Ask students to place themselves on it.

Have students work independently on the Anxiety Triggers Worksheet. Encourage them to think of recent moments of worry.

Use a simple brain diagram visual to introduce fight–flight–freeze. Explain each term briefly.

Set up small groups. Provide role-play scenarios (e.g., pop quiz, argument with friend). Observe and offer feedback.

Display a calming nature image. Lead a 2-minute guided breathing exercise.

Students practice each technique with eyes closed. Walk around quietly to check form.

Show the 4-step problem-solving chart. Explain each step with an everyday example.

Hand out the worksheets. Students work in pairs to solve a sample scenario. Encourage creativity.

Explain negative vs. positive self-talk. Display examples (“I can’t do this” → “I can try my best”).

Give each student scripts. They rewrite a negative statement they’ve used into a positive one.

Introduce support network concept. Show a simple map of family, friends, adults.

Students fill out the Support Network Map Template. Encourage them to think beyond family.

Show a collage of all strategies learned. Ask students to recall their favorites.

Guide students to draft a “Worry Plan” in their journals: trigger → strategy → support person.

Close with a group commitment circle. Ask each student to share one thing they’ll use going forward.