Stress Less Workshop

Brady Katherine Lozier

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stress Less Workshop

Manage stress effectively

This lesson guides students through fun and interactive strategies to manage stress effectively. Students will explore techniques like deep breathing, progressive relaxation, and creative visualization to cope with academic pressures. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to handle stress, promoting mental well-being and enhancing their ability to focus and perform academically.

Audience

Students in Grades 6-8

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Manage stress effectively

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Printable Cards: Stress Management Techniques, and Discussion: Stress Management Strategies

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what stress is and how it can affect us.
Ask students to share any experiences they have had with stress.
Explain the importance of managing stress effectively.

Step 2

Deep Breathing Exercise

5 mins

Guide students through a simple deep breathing exercise.
Instruct them to inhale deeply through the nose, hold for a few seconds, and exhale slowly through the mouth.
Repeat this process for a few minutes, encouraging students to focus on their breath.

Step 3

Progressive Relaxation

10 mins

Explain the concept of progressive relaxation, where you tense and then relax different muscle groups.
Lead students through a short session, starting from the toes and working up to the head.
Encourage students to notice the difference between tension and relaxation.

Step 4

Creative Visualization

5 mins

Introduce creative visualization as a technique to imagine a peaceful and stress-free scenario.
Guide students to close their eyes and visualize a place where they feel calm and happy.
Allow a few moments for students to immerse themselves in their visualization.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Conclude with a discussion on which techniques students found most helpful.
Encourage students to use these techniques whenever they feel stressed.
Distribute the printable cards with stress management techniques for students to take home.

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Worksheet

Stress Management Techniques Cards

These cards provide quick reminders of stress management techniques for students to use when needed.

Deep Breathing: Inhale deeply through your nose, hold, and exhale slowly through your mouth.

Progressive Relaxation: Tense and relax each muscle group from toes to head.

Creative Visualization: Imagine a peaceful place where you feel calm and happy.

Discussion

Stress Management Strategies

A discussion to help students reflect on stress management techniques and their effectiveness.

What is stress and how does it affect you?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and feelings associated with stress.

Which stress management technique did you find most helpful?

Guide students to reflect on the exercises and discuss their preferences.

How can you incorporate these techniques into your daily routine?

Discuss practical ways students can use these techniques at school or home.