Lesson Plan
Worry Pirate Plan
Students will identify personal worries using pirate imagery, pop them like bubbles, and store them in a handcrafted pirate worry box while tracking feelings and building confidence through a treasure hunt activity.
This lesson builds emotional awareness and coping skills in a fun, supportive group. First graders learn to name worries, use a tangible coping tool, and practice confidence-boosting strategies to enhance self-regulation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Worry Bubble Pop
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Time: Pirate Pete’s Worry Tale
7 minutes
Step 3
Reflection: Worry Tracker
3 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Pirate Worry Box Craft
7 minutes
Step 5
Game: Treasure Hunt Confidence
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Captain Calm’s Ship
Worry Bubble Pop!
Meet Pirate Pete
Trace Your Worry Map
Build Your Pirate Worry Box
Treasure Hunt Confidence
Well Done, Brave Crew!

Warm Up


Activity


Reading


Worksheet


Game

