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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.

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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

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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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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Worry Warriors

Alyssha Walker

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