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Calm and Confident

Lesson Plan

Calm and Confident

CBT to address anxiety

This lesson aims to introduce second graders to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help them manage anxiety. Through a combination of game-based learning, experiential activities, and discussion, students will learn to identify anxious thoughts and practice calming strategies. This lesson is important as it equips young students with tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

Audience

Second Graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Worksheet: My Calm Plan, Discussion Questions, and Calm and Confident Game Materials

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about feelings and emotions.
  • Ask students if they have ever felt worried or anxious and what that feels like.

Step 2

Calm and Confident Game

10 mins

  • Introduce the 'Calm and Confident' game where students practice identifying anxious thoughts and replacing them with calming thoughts.
  • Use simple scenarios and role-play to make it engaging.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and solutions.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'My Calm Plan' worksheet.
  • Guide students to fill out the worksheet with strategies they can use when they feel anxious.
  • Discuss different calming techniques like deep breathing or counting to ten.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to reflect on what students learned.
  • Encourage students to share their favorite calming strategy and why it works for them.
  • Reinforce the importance of using these strategies in everyday situations.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Remind students that it's okay to feel anxious and that they now have tools to help manage those feelings.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies at home.
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Worksheet

My Calm Plan Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and plan strategies to manage anxiety. It encourages them to think about what makes them feel calm and how they can apply these strategies in real-life situations.

What is one thing that makes you feel worried?








What can you do to feel calm when you are worried?








Who can you talk to when you feel anxious?








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