Lesson Plan
Anxiety Awareness Plan
Students will identify anxiety triggers, distinguish worries from reality, and create personalized coping toolkits to manage stress in daily life.
Building self-awareness and equipping students with evidence-based strategies reduces anxiety, promotes emotional resilience, and supports academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Worry vs. Reality Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Coping Skills Station Rotation
20 minutes
Step 4
Personal Toolkit Builder
10 minutes
Step 5
Mindful Coloring Exit Ticket & Closure
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Worry vs. Reality
What is Anxiety?
Common Anxiety Triggers
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Scenario 4
Cognitive Distortions
Interpreting Scenarios
Looking Ahead
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
