Lesson Plan
Worry Warriors Lesson Plan
Students will identify their personal “worry monsters” (signs of anxiety), learn three concrete coping strategies (deep breathing, positive self-talk, grounding), and practice a calming exercise to build self-regulation skills.
Elementary students often feel anxious but lack tools to manage stress. This lesson empowers 3rd graders with emotional vocabulary and hands-on strategies, fostering resilience, focus, and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Worry Monsters
7 minutes
Step 3
Learning Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 4
Practice and Reflection
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Worry Warriors
Today’s Objectives
What Are Worry Monsters?
Identify Your Worry Monsters
Coping Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Coping Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk
Coping Strategy 3: Grounding
Calm Breathing Practice
Practice Activity
Reflection & Wrap-Up

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Worksheet


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Warm Up


Cool Down

