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Stress Lessons Toolkit

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A unit plan that is over 50 pages in length offers lessons and activities that define stress, practice breathing techniques, bring awareness to triggers, refocus worries and fears, and offer practical problem-solving strategies. The unit ends with a review of all skills.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
stress management, stressors, mindfulness, meditation, breathing, self-awareness, fears, problem solving techniques, problem solving strategies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Link the unit with social-emotional learning competency—self-awareness
  • Invite the school counselor to add their professional wisdom to the subject
  • Keep practices going well after the unit is complete to reinforce the healthy habits and their positive results
Classroom Considerations
  • Follow the table of contents to teach lessons in sequential order 
  • These lessons may trigger unwanted emotions; be sure to create a safe environment for pupils to share their thoughts and feelings
Pros
  • Packet comes with a parent/guardian connection
  • Offers practical advice learners can put to good use now and in the future
Cons
  • Some activities require DVD videos that are not included in the unit plan