Lesson Plan
Taming the Worry Beast Plan
Students will learn to identify their anxiety (“Worry Beast”) and practice two evidence-based coping strategies—deep breathing and thought-stopping—to build emotional regulation skills.
Helping students recognize and manage anxiety early promotes resilience, improves focus in and out of the classroom, and fosters peer support through shared experiences.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Prepare Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Ice-Breaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying the Worry Beast
5 minutes
Step 3
Deep Breathing Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Thought-Stopping Technique
7 minutes
Step 5
Group Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Taming the Worry Beast
Today's Agenda
Meet Your Worry Beast
Identifying Your Worry Beast
Deep Breathing Technique
Let's Breathe Together
Thought-Stopping Strategy
Pair Practice
Reflection & Next Steps
Thank You!
Worksheet
Reading
Activity
