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Anxiety Busters: Game On!

Lesson Plan

Anxiety Busters: Game On!

Reduce anxiety for middle school boy

This lesson aims to help a 7th grade boy reduce anxiety through engaging activities and visual aids. By incorporating game-based and experiential learning strategies, the lesson will provide practical tools and techniques to manage anxiety effectively. This approach is crucial for building resilience and promoting mental well-being in middle school students.

Audience

7th grade boy

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Video: Circle Of Control Activity For Kids, Discussion Questions, Activity Materials, Reading Handout, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about anxiety and its commonality among middle school students.
  • Explain the importance of learning how to manage anxiety effectively.
  • Introduce the video: Circle Of Control Activity For Kids.

Step 2

Video Viewing

4 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore the student's thoughts on the video.
  • Focus on understanding what aspects of life they can control and how this knowledge can reduce anxiety.

Step 4

Activity: Circle of Control

10 mins

  • Provide materials for the Circle of Control activity (e.g., paper, markers).
  • Guide the student to draw their own Circle of Control, identifying things they can and cannot control.
  • Encourage creativity and visual expression.

Step 5

Reading and Reflection

3 mins

  • Hand out a short reading on anxiety management techniques.
  • Allow the student to read and reflect on the content, focusing on techniques they find interesting or useful.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

3 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask the student to complete an exit ticket, reflecting on what they learned and how they can apply it to their life.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Anxiety

This discussion will help the student reflect on the video and understand the concept of control in managing anxiety.

What did you learn about control from the video?

Encourage the student to think about the difference between things they can control and things they cannot.







How can focusing on what you can control help reduce anxiety?

Guide the student to consider how shifting focus to controllable aspects can alleviate stress.







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Reading

Anxiety Management Techniques

This reading provides a brief overview of techniques to manage anxiety, focusing on practical and visual strategies.

Anxiety Management Techniques

  1. Deep Breathing: Practice slow, deep breaths to calm your mind.
  2. Visualization: Imagine a peaceful place to reduce stress.
  3. Physical Activity: Engage in sports or exercises to release tension.
  4. Journaling: Write down your thoughts to process emotions.
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Quiz

Exit Ticket: Reflecting on Anxiety Management

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