Lesson Plan

Stress Reduction Strategies

Help 6th grade students identify stressors and learn strategies to manage stress, promoting a calm and positive classroom environment.

Reducing stress improves focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being, leading to a more productive learning environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

15 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Stress-Buster Bingo

15 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down: Gratitude & Reflection

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to a Calm Classroom

Introduce the concept of a calm classroom and why it matters. Engage students with discussion questions about what a calm environment looks like.

Key Stress Management Techniques

Share images of calm classroom settings and highlight key stress management techniques. Encourage students to relate these ideas to their daily lives.

Benefits of a Calm Classroom

Present benefits of maintaining a calm classroom. Prompt students to think about how a calm environment influences their learning and behavior.

Let's Discuss!

Use this slide to introduce discussion prompts. Ask students questions such as: What makes a classroom feel calm? What techniques do you think work best for you?

Reflection and Takeaway

Conclude the deck with a reflective slide. Encourage students to express one thing they learned about managing stress today.