Lesson Plan
Taming The Worry Monster Lesson Plan
Students will identify signs of anxiety, understand its impact on attendance, and practice two coping strategies to manage worry and re-engage confidently in class.
Helping students recognize and manage anxiety early supports regular attendance, emotional well-being, and academic engagement. Providing practical strategies empowers them to face worries, reducing barriers to learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Recognizing Anxiety
8 minutes
Step 3
Impact Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Practice Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Taming The Worry Monster
Warm-Up: Meet the Worry Monster
How High Is Your Worry?
How Does Worry Feel?
Worry and School
Coping Strategies
Cool-Down: Calm-Down Checklist

Warm Up


Discussion


Cool Down

