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Stress Busters

Lesson Plan

Stress Busters

Manage stress effectively

This lesson equips students with practical strategies to manage stress effectively. Techniques include time management, relaxation exercises, and positive thinking. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to handle stress, which can improve their overall well-being and academic performance.

Audience

6th-12th Grade with IEPs

Time

1 hour

Approach

Manage stress effectively

Materials

Pens and paper, Relaxation exercise handout, Time management worksheet, and Positive thinking discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what stress is and how it affects us.
  • Ask students to share any personal experiences with stress.
  • Explain the importance of managing stress effectively.

Step 2

Time Management Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the time management worksheet.
  • Guide students through the process of prioritizing tasks and setting realistic goals.
  • Discuss how effective time management can reduce stress.

Step 3

Relaxation Exercise

15 mins

  • Hand out the relaxation exercise guide.
  • Lead the students through a simple breathing exercise.
  • Encourage students to practice this exercise whenever they feel stressed.

Step 4

Positive Thinking Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore the concept of positive thinking.
  • Encourage students to share positive affirmations they can use.
  • Discuss how positive thinking can change one's perspective on stressful situations.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Recap the strategies discussed: time management, relaxation, and positive thinking.
  • Ask students to reflect on which strategy they found most helpful.
  • Encourage students to apply these strategies in their daily lives.
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Reading

Relaxation Exercise Handout

This handout provides a simple breathing exercise to help students relax and manage stress.

Breathing Exercise

  1. Sit comfortably with your back straight.
  2. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose.
  3. Hold your breath for a count of four.
  4. Exhale slowly through your mouth.
  5. Repeat this process for five minutes, focusing on your breath.
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Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

This worksheet helps students prioritize tasks and set realistic goals to manage their time effectively.

List your tasks for the day and prioritize them from most to least important.

Consider deadlines and importance of each task.







Set a realistic goal for completing your top three tasks.

Think about how much time each task will take.







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Discussion

Positive Thinking Discussion

This discussion explores the concept of positive thinking and how it can help manage stress.

What is positive thinking and how can it help reduce stress?

Discuss the impact of positive thoughts on stress levels.







Share a positive affirmation you can use when feeling stressed.

Encourage sharing and discuss how affirmations can change perspectives.







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