Lesson Plan

Worry Talk Plan

Students will identify and share their own worries through storytelling and discussion, then learn coping strategies by creating personal worry dolls to symbolize releasing anxious thoughts.

Building early emotional awareness and coping skills helps first graders recognize anxiety, express feelings, and develop resilience in a supportive classroom community.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time

7 minutes

Step 3

Worry to Wonder Circle

5 minutes

Step 4

Worry Doll Craft

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Assessment

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Why Do We Worry?

What Is Worry?

Lily’s Big Worry

Sharing Helps

Turning Worry into Wonder

Feeling Better

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Reading

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Discussion

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Activity

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Why Do We Worry?

Jill Curry

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