Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
This session helps students recognize and articulate their specific school-related anxiety triggers through guided reflection and group sharing, building self-awareness essential for managing stress.
Understanding personal anxiety triggers empowers students to anticipate stressors, seek support, and apply coping strategies more effectively, reducing overwhelm and improving school engagement.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 1 Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Anxiety and Triggers
7 minutes
Step 3
Self-Awareness Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Chill Skills: Session 1
Session Objectives
What Is Anxiety?
What Are Triggers?
Why Identify Triggers?
Today’s Agenda
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
In this session, students will learn the 4-4-4 deep breathing technique and positive self-talk, then practice both in guided and role-play activities to manage school anxiety.
Deep breathing helps calm the physiological symptoms of anxiety by focusing on breath, while positive self-talk builds confidence—together they equip students to manage stress in real time.
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Time
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Prepare Session 2 Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Deep Breathing Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Positive Self-Talk Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Scenario Role-Play
3 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Homework
1 minute
Slide Deck
Chill Skills: Session 2
Session Objectives
Coping Strategies Overview
Grounding Technique
Positive Self-Talk
Today’s Agenda & Homework
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
Students will learn Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) to reduce physical tension and map their personal support network to identify people and resources to turn to when they feel anxious.
PMR builds body awareness and releases built-up stress, while mapping a support network ensures students know who can help them in challenging moments, fostering resilience and proactive help-seeking.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 3 Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce PMR & Network Mapping
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided PMR Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Support Network Mapping
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Homework
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Chill Skills: Session 3
Session Objectives
What Is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
What Is Support Network Mapping?
Today’s Agenda
Activity
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Chill Skills: Session 4
Session Objectives
What Is an Anxiety Management Plan?
Building Your Plan
Today’s Agenda
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Plan
Students will track their anxiety before and after using their personalized coping plans, reflect on what worked, and adjust their strategies for ongoing success.
Self‐monitoring helps students recognize patterns, celebrate progress, and fine‐tune their anxiety management, fostering independence and confidence in school settings.
Audience
Time
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Prepare Session 5 Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Self-Monitoring
7 minutes
Step 3
Anxiety Rating Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Plan Adjustment
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Plan
Students will create a personalized Anxiety Management Plan by identifying their top triggers, selecting coping strategies for each, and defining supports and action steps to use when they feel anxious.
Having a concrete plan empowers students to apply strategies proactively, builds ownership of their coping skills, and ensures they know who and how to ask for help when anxiety arises.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 4 Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Plan Goals
5 minutes
Step 3
Personalized Plan Development
10 minutes
Step 4
Peer Feedback & Refinement
7 minutes
Step 5
Commitment & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
