Lesson Plan
Master Your Academic Calm Lesson Plan
Students will identify and practice effective coping strategies for academic anxiety—deep breathing and cognitive reframing—and develop a personalized anxiety management plan to boost confidence and focus.
Academic pressure can trigger anxiety that impairs performance and well-being. Equipping 11th graders with quick, evidence-based coping skills empowers them to manage stress proactively and maintain resilience during challenging tasks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport-Building
2 minutes
Step 2
Practice Deep Breathing
4 minutes
Step 3
Cognitive Reframing Exercise
4 minutes
Step 4
Develop Personalized Management Plan
4 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
1 minute

Slide Deck
Master Your Academic Calm
What Is Academic Anxiety?
Deep Breathing: Box Breathing
Cognitive Reframing
Build Your Personalized Plan
Next Steps

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