Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will identify anxiety, learn a calming breathing technique, and reflect on their experience through a journal work sample.

Understanding anxiety and practicing a simple breathing strategy empowers students to manage stress and build resilience. This session establishes trust and sets a foundation for future coping skills.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Icebreaker: Emotion Sharing

5 minutes

Step 2

Define Anxiety

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Breathing Exercise

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Assign Work Sample Journal

5 minutes

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Session 1: Understanding Anxiety & Breathing

Objectives

Icebreaker: Emotion Sharing

What Is Anxiety?

4-7-8 Breathing Method

Let’s Practice!

Group Reflection

Journal Work Sample

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Answer Key

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Project Guide

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Rubric

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Breathe & Believe

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Jamie Ruble

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