Anxiety Busters: School Edition

Iana Aguilera

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Anxiety Busters: School Edition

Decrease anxiety in school activities

This lesson helps a 4th-grade student practice and demonstrate ways to decrease personal anxiety associated with school activities and peer interactions. Through experiential and game-based learning, the student will engage in activities that promote relaxation and confidence. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical strategies to manage anxiety, enhancing their overall school experience and social interactions.

Audience

4th grade individual student

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Anxiety Busters, Activity Instructions, Quiz: Anxiety Management Strategies, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Briefly discuss what anxiety is and how it can affect us in school.
Explain that today we'll learn some fun ways to manage anxiety.

Step 2

Activity: Anxiety Busters

10 mins

Guide the student through a simple breathing exercise to start.
Play a quick game where the student identifies and acts out different emotions using cards.
Discuss how recognizing emotions can help manage anxiety.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Provide the student with the 'Anxiety Busters' worksheet.
Have them complete exercises that involve identifying anxiety triggers and writing down calming strategies.

Step 4

Quiz and Exit Ticket

2 mins

Administer a short quiz to assess understanding of anxiety management strategies.
Use an exit ticket for the student to write one new thing they learned about managing anxiety.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Recap the key strategies learned today.
Encourage the student to practice these strategies whenever they feel anxious.

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Worksheet

Anxiety Busters

This worksheet helps students identify anxiety triggers and calming strategies.

List two things that make you feel anxious at school.

Think about times when you felt nervous or worried.

Write down one strategy you can use to calm down when you feel anxious.

Consider breathing exercises or talking to a friend.

Quiz

Anxiety Management Strategies