Storytelling for Stress Relief
Enhance relaxation through storytelling
This lesson engages students in storytelling activities to promote relaxation and stress relief. By sharing and listening to stories in pairs or small groups, students will focus on elements of relaxation and humor, providing a mental break and fostering a sense of unity and joy. This activity helps students connect through shared experiences, enhancing their social-emotional skills and creating a supportive classroom environment.
Enhance relaxation through storytelling
Discussion Questions, and Printable Story Prompts
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Begin by explaining the purpose of the activity: to use storytelling as a way to relax and connect with each other.
- Discuss the importance of humor and relaxation in managing stress.
- Briefly outline the activity structure: sharing stories in pairs or small groups.
Step 2
Storytelling Activity
15 minutes
- Divide students into pairs or small groups.
- Distribute the printable story prompts to each group.
- Instruct students to take turns sharing a story based on the prompts, focusing on humor and relaxation.
- Encourage active listening and positive feedback among peers.
- Gather the class back together and invite a few volunteers to share highlights from their storytelling sessions.
- Facilitate a brief discussion on how storytelling made them feel and its impact on their stress levels.
- Conclude by emphasizing the value of storytelling as a tool for stress relief and community building.
