Lesson Plan
Taming The Worry Monster
Students will identify physical and emotional signs of anxiety and learn to ‘tame’ their Worry Monster by practicing coping strategies like deep breathing and worry journaling.
This lesson builds self-awareness and equips students with practical tools to manage anxiety, boosting resilience and focus in academic and daily settings.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction: Meet the Worry Monster
5 minutes
Step 2
Recognizing Anxiety
5 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategies and Monster Taming
10 minutes
Step 4
Partner Sharing
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Taming The Worry Monster
What Is Anxiety?
Meet Your Worry Monster
Signs of Anxiety
Coping Strategies Overview
Practice: Box Breathing
Journaling Your Worries
Partner Sharing
Reflection & Wrap-Up

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