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Stress: Grades 3-5

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Two activities focus on stress—common stressors and coping strategies. In the first activity, scholars identify stressors and explore ways to keep stress away. To aid the process, learners create a poster and complete a handout highlighting the SELF technique—sleep, exercise, leisure, and food. In the second activity, pupils read an article then write a public service announcement designed to assist peers feeling stressed, offering multiple tips on how to live stress-free.

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Concepts
stress management, stressors, expressing feelings, feelings, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, social-emotional learning, self-awareness, self-management
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a SELF poster as a class, display it for all to reference when needed
  • Share the SELF method with parents and caregivers, encourage them to practice the technique at home
  • Conduct a check-in with individuals to assess how they are handling stress, remind them of the SELF technique
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure to read through the materials list as the activities require a variety of supplies
  • Set guidelines for a safe and welcoming discussion about stressors
Pros
  • Resource comes with a quiz, an answer sheet, and extension opportunities
  • Tips are practical and can be tailored to individual interests and needs
Cons
  • None