Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Define anxiety, establish baseline anxiety levels, and introduce a diaphragmatic breathing technique to begin skill-building.
Understanding what anxiety feels like and seeing current triggers helps the student track progress; learning a simple breathing skill gives an immediate, evidence-based tool for self-regulation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 1 Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Anxiety
10 minutes
Step 3
Baseline Self-Assessment
10 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Breathing Technique
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Discussion
8 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Next Steps
5 minutes
Worksheet
Answer Key
Slide Deck
Session 1: Understanding Anxiety & Breathing
What Is Anxiety?
Why Understanding Anxiety Matters
Baseline Self-Assessment
Completing the Worksheet
Why Deep Breathing?
Deep Breathing Steps
Practice Deep Breathing
Reflection & Next Steps
Script
