Lesson Plan
Tame Test Anxiety Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal test-anxiety triggers and practice evidence-based coping strategies—deep breathing, time management, and sleep hygiene—to reduce stress and boost exam confidence.
Test anxiety can impair performance and well-being. Equipping 8th graders with practical calming techniques and healthy sleep habits fosters resilience and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Supports
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Self-Assessment
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Identify Triggers
7 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Instruction & Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
8 minutes
Slide Deck
Tame Test Anxiety
What Is Test Anxiety?
Common Triggers
Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Strategy 2: Sleep Hygiene
Strategy 3: Time Management & Study Planning
Your Action Plan
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
Reading
Reading
