Lesson Plan

Circle of Control: Managing Anxiety

anxiety management and coping skills

This lesson introduces 3rd grade boys to the concept of the Circle of Control, a tool to help manage anxiety and stress by focusing on what they can control. The lesson includes a video, an interactive activity, and a worksheet to reinforce learning. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical strategies to manage their emotions and build resilience.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Video Viewing

4 minutes

Step 3

Discussion

4 minutes

Step 4

Circle of Control Activity

6 minutes

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

3 minutes

Step 6

Closure

1 minute

Step 7

Exit Ticket

1 minute

Lesson Plan

Circle of Control: Managing Anxiety

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Video Viewing

Step 3

Discussion

Step 4

Circle of Control Activity

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

Step 6

Closure

Step 7

Exit Ticket

Worksheet

Quiz

Exit Ticket

Circle of Control: Managing Anxiety

Janelle Reynolds