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.

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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

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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

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Stressed Out?

Lori Whitaker

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