Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify common physical, emotional, and cognitive signs of anxiety and complete a personal Mood Map to increase self-awareness. By session’s end, each student will record one coping goal in their Reflection Journal.
Recognizing early signs of anxiety empowers students to apply coping strategies before stress escalates. Building self-awareness fosters resilience and peer support in the classroom.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Teaching: Anxiety Signs
7 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Mood Mapping
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Cool-Down
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Session 1: Recognizing Anxiety Signs
What Is Anxiety?
Physical Signs of Anxiety
Discussion: Physical Signs
Emotional Signs of Anxiety
Quick Share: Emotional Signs
Cognitive Signs of Anxiety
Key Takeaways
Up Next: Mood Mapping

Worksheet


Journal


Warm Up


Cool Down

