Lesson Plan
Calm Quest Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute session, students will practice box breathing to calm the nervous system, identify personal anxiety triggers, and develop a customized coping plan.
Building students’ ability to regulate stress through structured breathing and self-awareness supports emotional resilience and improves focus.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Box Breathing Exercise
8 minutes
Step 3
Trigger Identification
7 minutes
Step 4
Coping Plan Development
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Calm Quest: Managing Anxiety
What Is Anxiety?
Session Objectives & Ground Rules
Box Breathing Practice
Identifying Your Anxiety Triggers
Developing Your Coping Plan
Reflection & Key Takeaways
Thank You!

Reading


Worksheet


Worksheet


Cool Down

