Slide Deck
What is Stress?
Welcome the students and introduce the topic of stress. Explain that everyone feels stress sometimes, even kids, and it's okay. The goal of today's lesson is to learn what stress is and how to handle it.
How Does Stress Feel?
Discuss with the students how stress can feel in the body. Encourage them to share if they have ever felt any of these signs.
Introduce a short video that explains stress in a fun and engaging way. This will help students visualize and understand the concept better.
Managing Stress: Deep Breathing
Explain that there are many ways to help manage stress. Introduce the idea of taking deep breaths as a simple technique.
Let's Practice Deep Breathing!
Guide the students through a quick deep breathing exercise. Encourage them to notice how they feel before and after the exercise.
Managing Stress: Talk to Someone
Introduce another stress management technique: talking to someone. Explain that sharing feelings can help make stress feel smaller.
You Can Manage Stress!
Conclude the lesson by summarizing the key points. Encourage students to try these techniques whenever they feel stressed.
