Managing Stress: Healthy Coping Strategies
Grade 3 Health Lesson Learning to Feel Better
Feelings Check-In
Look at the emotion cards Point to how you feel today It's okay to feel any way!
Story Time: Maya's Big Day
Maya has a spelling test tomorrow She feels worried and can't sleep Her tummy feels funny Have you ever felt this way?
Feelings Thermometer
Low stress = feeling calm Medium stress = a little worried High stress = very worried Where do you feel today?
What Does Stress Feel Like?
{"left":"Worried thoughts\nFast heartbeat\nTummy aches","right":"Hard to sleep\nFeeling scared\nCan't sit still"}
Let's Practice: Belly Breathing
Put one hand on your chest, one on your belly Breathe in slowly through your nose Watch your belly hand move up and down Breathe out slowly through your mouth Do this 5 times together
Healthy Coping Strategies
Deep breathing like a balloon Talk to someone you trust Take a quiet break Use a stress ball or fidget toy Count to ten slowly
Let's Practice Together!
Which coping strategy would you like to try? What helps you feel better when worried? Who can you talk to when you need help?
Remember: You Are Not Alone
Everyone feels stressed sometimes It's okay to ask for help Practice your coping strategies You are brave and strong!