Lesson Plan
Taming the Worry Monster Lesson Plan
Students will recognize how anxiety’s impact on their learning through personal reflection and will develop two practical calming strategies to manage worry during class.
Anxiety can block focus and participation; teaching students to identify and manage worry promotes self-regulation, improves academic engagement, and creates a supportive classroom atmosphere.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Hook and Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Reflection Activity
8 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Introduction
7 minutes
Step 5
Closure and Assessment
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Taming the Worry Monster
Lesson Objectives
Anxiety and Learning
Meet Your Worry Monster
Reflection Activity
Group Discussion
Introducing Calming Strategies
Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk
Strategy 3: Quick Stretch
Guided Breathing Exercise
Exit Ticket & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
