Stress, Worry, Anxiety

Students will have an action plan for dealing with their emotional storms by learning how to recognize the warning signs and symptoms they experience when getting frustrated. Have each student work independently filling out the worksheet provided to...

Teaching students to plan, prioritize, and post can help break down assignments into more manageable tasks. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's I'll Never Get All of That Done! storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in...

It's easy for kids to feel sad when bad things happen in their lives. It's so important for children to learn how to deal with difficult times in positive ways so they can be successful at home, in school, and with others. Reinforce the message from...

It seems every day we face more and more responsibilities. Some people are naturally resilient and able to manage the resulting stress easily, while others are not. For most, stress-management is something that needs to be taught. Reinforce the message...

This activity gives students another strategy for dealing with frustration, and it's one they can carry with them and refer to whenever they are upset.  This exercise is from Stepie McCumbee's Priscilla & the Perfect Storm Activity Guide, and is...

Students will brainstorm different ways they can deal with frustration appropriately. This classroom exercise will teach the skills of compassion and staying calm when dealing with difficult situations. The activity accompanies the storybook Priscilla...

Bryan Smith's Is There an App for That? storybook and activity guide teaches and reinforces self-acceptance and positive changes for students in grades K-5. Use this activity to remind students that it's important to learn to accept themselves for who...

Students will be able to recognize the similarities they have with other students in the class by writing down three things they are good at and comparing. Read Bryan Smith’s storybook Is There an App For That? to your students then follow up with...