Lesson Plan

Taming the School Jitters Lesson Plan

Help 6th graders understand school anxiety, especially school refusal, and empower them with strategies to manage their feelings through interactive discussions and activities.

This lesson supports students in recognizing and addressing their anxieties, fostering a safer and inclusive school environment.

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Preparation Steps

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm Up and Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Discussion and Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool Down and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Managing School Anxiety

Introduce the topic of managing school anxiety. Welcome students and explain that today's lesson will help everyone understand and work with feelings related to school anxiety.

What is School Anxiety?

Explain the concept of school anxiety and relate it to common experiences. Ask students if they have ever felt nervous about school and validate their feelings.

Sharing Our Feelings

Encourage a short discussion here. Ask students to recall the word they wrote on their post-it notes during the warm-up and share examples (without naming names to preserve privacy).

Coping Strategies

Guide the discussion towards specific strategies they can use. This slide encourages brainstorming of coping strategies. Make sure to invite quiet students to share.

Group Activity

This slide is used during group activity. Instruct students to form small groups and discuss additional strategies. Encourage creative thinking and note-taking on their post-it notes.

Reflection and Cool Down

Conclude the session with reflection. Encourage a discussion where volunteers share their grouping's ideas. End with a calming breathing exercise.

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Reading

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Taming the School Jitters

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Ting Gao

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