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Stress Check-In

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Stress Check-In

Identify stress levels

This lesson helps students check in with themselves to identify their current level of stress using a number scale from 1 to 10. Understanding stress levels is crucial for self-awareness and managing stress effectively. This lesson encourages students to reflect on their feelings and recognize when they might need to take action to reduce stress. Additionally, students will engage in an interactive poll and learn stress-relief exercises to manage their stress.

Audience

High School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Number scale graph 1-10, Worksheet: Stress Level Reflection, Digital device for interactive poll, and Instructions for stress-relief exercises

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly explain the concept of stress and its impact on well-being.
  • Introduce the number scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the lowest stress level and 10 is the highest.

Step 2

Activity: Stress Level Rating

5 mins

  • Distribute the number scale graph to each student.
  • Ask students to take a moment to reflect on their current feelings and rate their stress level on the scale.
  • Encourage honesty and remind them that this is a personal reflection.

Step 3

Interactive Poll

5 mins

  • Use a digital tool to conduct a live poll where students anonymously share their stress levels.
  • Display the results to the class to foster a sense of community and understanding.

Step 4

Worksheet: Stress Level Reflection

5 mins

  • Hand out the 'Stress Level Reflection' worksheet.
  • Instruct students to answer the questions on the worksheet, reflecting on why they chose their stress level and what factors might be contributing to it.

Step 5

Stress-Relief Exercises

7 mins

  • Introduce quick stress-relief techniques such as deep breathing, stretching, or mindfulness exercises.
  • Guide students through a short practice of these exercises.

Step 6

Closure

3 mins

  • Invite students to share any insights or thoughts they feel comfortable discussing.
  • Emphasize the importance of recognizing stress and taking steps to manage it.
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Worksheet

Stress Level Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their current stress level and identify factors contributing to it.

What number did you choose to represent your current stress level? Why?

Think about your feelings and any recent events that might have influenced your stress level.







What are some factors contributing to your stress level?

Consider school, personal life, and any other areas that might be affecting you.







What steps can you take to manage or reduce your stress?

Think about activities or strategies that help you relax and feel better.







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Worksheet

Number Scale Graph 1-10

This printable number scale graph helps students rate their stress levels from 1 to 10 on a single page, with numbers spread out to resemble a straight line graph.




1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10




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