Lesson Plan
Calm Your Worries Lesson Plan
Guide a 5th grader through three quick, research-backed anxiety-management strategies—mindful breathing, positive self-talk, and grounding—to build immediate coping skills in a single 15-minute session.
Many 5th graders experience worry or stress but lack practical tools to manage it. This session empowers them with easy, in-the-moment strategies that foster emotional regulation and resilience.
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Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
2 minutes
Step 2
Mindful Breathing Exercise
5 minutes
Step 3
Positive Self-Talk Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Grounding Technique Exercise
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
1 minute

Slide Deck
Calm Your Worries
Mindful Breathing
Positive Self-Talk
Grounding Technique
Wrap-Up & Reflection

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