Lesson Plan

Stress Busters Lesson Plan

Teach 3rd graders practical stress management techniques through interactive activities, discussions, and a short quiz.

This lesson helps students understand their emotions and learn calming strategies to improve both their well-being and academic focus.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Video

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activities

10 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Quiz & Wrap-Up

8 minutes

Slide Deck

Calm in Chaos: Stress Busters

Welcome the students, introduce the title of the lesson, and set a positive tone. Explain that today they will learn fun ways to feel calm when things get busy.

What is Stress?

Ask students what they think stress means. Encourage examples from everyday life (like feeling nervous before a test) and note common feelings related to stress.

Breathing Techniques

Introduce deep breathing as a simple technique to calm down. Guide the class by slowly counting together.

Grounding Techniques

Discuss grounding techniques. Ask students to think about ways they feel more secure by connecting to their body or the space around them.

Group Discussion

Encourage a brief discussion session. Ask students to share one thing that helps them feel calm. Ensure every student is given a chance to contribute through a structured call and response.

Quiz Time

Conclude with an interactive quiz slide where students answer questions about stress management techniques. Use this as a quick review of the lesson.