Lesson Plan
Stress Relief 101
Students will learn to identify their stress levels with a visual thermometer, practice a quick desk yoga sequence, and use a one-minute mindful breathing exercise to manage stress on the spot.
Teaching self-awareness and fast, fun stress-relief tools supports focus, emotional regulation, and a positive classroom climate by giving 4th graders strategies they can use anytime.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Stress Thermometer Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Desk Yoga Sequence
8 minutes
Step 3
Stress Busters Slides
7 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Minute
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress Busters
Stress Thermometer Check
Desk Yoga Warm-Up
Quick Relief: Positive Self-Talk
Quick Relief: Desk Squeezes
Quick Relief: Bubble Breathing
Quick Relief: Five-Finger Breathing
Mindful Minute & Wrap-Up

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down

