Lesson Plan
Pressure Points Plan
Students will identify personal stress triggers and practice two quick, evidence-based calming techniques to enhance self-regulation and foster a calmer classroom climate.
Understanding stress signals and having go-to calming strategies builds emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and promotes a positive learning environment for all 6th graders.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Classroom
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Pressure Cooker Poll
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Stress Trigger Map
15 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration: Calming Techniques
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Calm Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure & Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Anxiety Uncapped
Objectives
Pressure Cooker Poll
Common Stress Triggers
Calming Technique 1: Balloon Breathing
Calming Technique 2: Finger Tracing
Guided Practice
Reflection
Keep Calm & Carry On!
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
