Lesson Plan

Worry Detective Plan

Students will identify what causes worry, recognize anxious thoughts, and apply healthy coping strategies through discussion and creative activities.

Understanding worry helps 3rd graders build emotional resilience, reduce anxiety, and create a supportive classroom where they feel safe sharing concerns.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Think/Pair on Worries

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Worry Concepts

10 minutes

Step 3

Detective Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Worry Box Craft

7 minutes

Step 5

Positive Thought Posters

3 minutes

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What Is Worry?

Common Triggers for Worry

Be a Worry Detective

Healthy Ways to Handle Worry

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Why Do I Worry?

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