Health Education Lesson Plan Format
Health Education Lesson Plan
Descriptive Information
Skill Emphasis (NHES): Self Management
Grade Level: 1st – 5th
Content Area of Health: Mental Health
Title of Lesson: Relaxation (Stress Management)
PA Standard (Health & PE):
• 10.2.3. A. Identify personal hygiene practices and community helpers that promote health and prevent the spread of disease.
Curricular Connections: Public Speaking, Writing
Behavioral Objective(s)
Cognitive: After the lesson, students will be able to describe differences between good stress and bad stress.
Cognitive: After participating in the activity, students will learn techniques used to help manage stress
Affective: During group discussions, students will contribute and value ideas from their peers regarding the importance of relaxation.
Skill (Self-Management) = During the learning activity, the students will be able to self manage their stress through the given techniques presented in class.
Brief Outline of Today’s Lesson:
1. Bell Ringer: “Snowball Stressful Feelings”
2. Introduction to the Lesson
3. Content & Instructional Strategies
▪ What is Stress? (PowerPoint)
4. In-Class Learning Activity: “Stress Activity”
▪ (note 1st and 2nd is different than 3rd and 4th)
5. In-Class Learning Activity Assessment
▪ Description of the Assessment
▪ Content & Skills Criteria/Cues
▪ Analytical Rubric
6. Final Thoughts/Conclusion to the Lesson
7. Classroom Management & Materials
Expanded Outline of Today’s Lesson
1.Introduction to the Lesson (Set Induction):
The teacher will come in and act really distressed about how the students need to complete an assessment in order for me to pass my certification test so there will be sayings on the board emphasizing how important it is to do good on this unannounced quiz.
2.Bell Ringer (Instant Activity):
I will then pass out a small sheet of paper and then explain to the students to write down how they are feeling. Once every student has wrote down a feeling or an emotion, the students will crumple their sheet of paper into a little ball. The students will throw the pieces of paper up in the air. (I will explain that no one should be throwing them at another student). After 20 seconds of throwing, I will ask them to grab the closest paper and each student will share in a whip-around fashion.
3.Content & Instructional Strategies:
PowerPoint Outline:
Stress Management
1st & 2nd grade classes
When an image is shown move to the LEFT if you think the picture shows something STRESSFUL
…..
Or move to the RIGHT if you think the picture shows something RELAXFUL
Stressed
Relaxed
Stressed
What does it mean to be relaxed?
It means calm, comfortable, peaceful
Now think of a time where you felt relaxed
THINK PAIR SHARE
What is Stress?
When you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad.
You may feel angry, frustrated, scared, or afraid — which can give you a stomachache or a headache.
Now think of a time where you felt stressed
THINK PAIR SHARE
What causes stress?
Plenty of things can cause stress in a kid's life
The trick is to remember that some types of stress are good and others are bad
Good or normal stress might show up when you're called on in class or when you have to give a report
But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings keep going over time.
You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you're having problems at school, or if you're going through anything else that makes you upset every day.
Finding a Balance:
The best way to keep stress away is to have a balanced life. That means making good decisions about how to spend your time.
If you're only dealing with school stuff and have no time to play, you can get stressed.
CLOUD of Calmness
Calm
Letting Go
Open Your Mind
Unique
Dream
CLOUD Activity
Draw yourself on the cloud of calmness in your special place where you feel calm & relaxed.
Homework!
Put the picture by your bed & imagine yourself in the place where you feel calm and relaxed before bed.
Next week I will check to see who did this & if it worked.
Stress Management #2
1st & 2nd grade
Experiment Results
THINK
PAIR
SHARE
Review
What is stress?
What is a stressor?
How does your body react to stress?
CLOUD
Finding a Balance:
The best way to keep stress away is to have a balanced life. That means making good decisions about how to spend your time.
If you're only dealing with school stuff and have no time to play, you can get stressed.
Relaxation Techniques
YOGA VIDEO!
Now we will complete the RAINBOW walk worksheet.
Stress Management
3rd & 4th grade
What is stress?
The way your body reacts when there are changes in your life
What is a stressor?
It is something that causes stress
Write down one of the things that might make people feel “stressed out.”
A big test
An annoying little brother
Bad haircut
Write down one example of a good way people might deal with stress:
Exercise
Get plenty of rest
Make a daily plan
Good & Bad Stress
Good or normal stress might show up when you're called on in class or when you have to give a report
But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings keep going over time.
How does your body react to stress?
Heart beats faster
Muscles get tense
Breathe faster
Hands get moist
Make sure you keep your SELF in mind:
Sleep
Exercise
Leisure (something fun)
Food
Journal Worksheet
Each student will complete their own worksheet.
Once finished, groups will discuss their stressful situation with others.
Guidelines for Relaxation
Students cannot be touching anyone or anything when laying down
Voices must be point away
Avoid any unnecessary movement or noise
Focus on the voice & following directions
And last but not least….
Shoes may be removed
Stress Management #2
3rd & 4th grade
REVIEW
What is stress?
What is a stressor?
How does your body react to stress?
SELF
5 Steps to Fighting Stress
#1 GET SUPPORT
When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to a trusted adult, such as a parent, other relative, a school counselor, or a coach. And don't forget about your friends. They might be worried about the same test or have had similar problems, such as dealing with a divorce or the death of a beloved pet.
#2 Don't freak out!
It's easy to let your feelings go wild when you're upset. Notice your feelings, and name them — for example, "I am so angry!" And say or think about why you feel that way. Then, find a way to calm down and get past the upset feelings and find a way to express them. Do breathing exercises, listen to music, write in a journal, play with a pet, go for a walk or a bike ride, or do whatever helps you shift to a better mood.
#3 Don't take it out on yourself.
Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear, that's not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself. Be kind to yourself and ask for the helping hand or pat on the back that you need — and deserve — to get you through the tough situation you're facing.
#4 Try to solve the problem.
After you're calm and you have support from adults and friends, it's time to get down to business. You need to figure out what the problem is. Even if you can't solve all of it, maybe you can begin by solving a piece of it.
#5 Be positive — most stress is temporary.
It may not seem like it when you're in the middle a stressful situation, but stress does go away, often when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.
These five steps aren't magic — and you might have to do some steps more than once, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster. Ah . . . it feels so good when the stress is gone!
Guidelines for Relaxation
Students cannot be touching anyone or anything when laying down
Voices must be point away
Avoid any unnecessary movement or noise
Focus on the voice & following directions
And last but not least….
Shoes may be removed
Now that your relaxed….
Were going to see how much you really know about relaxation and stress management!
Have a relaxing week!
4. In-Class Learning Activity(ies):
See PowerPoint & Attachments
-Cloud Calmness Song
-Rainbow Walking Song
-Progressive Muscle Relaxation Song
-Yoga Video
5. Classroom Management & Materials
Content References
Activity Reference(s)
-Cloud Calmness Song
-Rainbow Walking Song
-Progressive Muscle Relaxation Song
-Yoga Video
Appendices
Stress Journal Activity
Stress Quiz on Kids Health webpage
Cloud Activity
Rainbow Activity
Stress Quiz
Instructions: Answer each question.
1. True or False: Stress is what you feel when you’re worried or uncomfortable about something.
T F
2. True or False: Good stress can help push you to get things done, like study for a test or practice for a concert.
T F
3. True or False: Bad stress can make you sick.
T F
4. True or False: Keeping a balanced life makes you more stressed out.
T F
5. True or False: When you’re feeling stressed, you should always try to solve the problem yourself.
T F
6. Write the words that make up the SELF technique for avoiding stress:
S
E
L
F
7. Write two strategies that helped you feel better when you were in a stressful situation:
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NAME: Teacher:
Stress – is the way your body reacts when there are changes in your life.
Describe how stress effects YOU (how does it make you feel?):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A Stressor – is something that causes stress.
Write down some things which cause you to feel stress:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NAME: Teacher:
Stress – is the way your body reacts when there are changes in your life.
Describe how stress effects YOU (how does it make you feel?):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A Stressor – is something that causes stress.
Write down some things which cause you to feel stress:
1.
2.
3.
4. Dear Journal,
I am so stressed! I barely have a minute to relax all day long. Before school, I go to swim practice, and after school, I work on the school newspaper and have piano lessons. On Saturday mornings, I volunteer at the local hospital. Then the rest of the weekend, I try to catch up on the schoolwork that I didn’t have time for all week. I never see my friends, and I always eat on the run. I’m starting to have headaches and stomachaches. What should I do?
Stressed-out Shannon
Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?
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What is the Stressor?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you feel?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.
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Dear Journal,
ARGH! Everything is going wrong. I have a science fair project due at the end of the month and it will take me forever to do because I’m lousy when it comes to science. To make things worse, we’re playing basketball in P.E. next week and I’ve never even dribbled a ball. With so much stress, there are some days I just don’t want to get out of bed.
Mad Matt
Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What is the Stressor?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you feel?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.
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Dear Journal,
My parents are getting a divorce, and I’m really stressed out about it. I can’t stop thinking about what’s going to happen to my family. I don’t feel like hanging out with any of my friends, and I don’t think there’s anyone I can talk to who will understand what I’m going through. When someone does try to talk to me, I snap at them and tell them to leave me alone. I don’t know what to do to get this knot out of my stomach.
Confused Carl
Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What is the Stressor?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you feel?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.
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Dear Journal,
I can’t remember the last time I got a good night’s sleep. I keep waking up because I’m so stressed about my math class. I just toss and turn, thinking out about the next question I’ll get wrong when the teacher calls on me. When the alarm goes off, I’m exhausted, and by the time math class rolls around, I can barely keep my eyes open. Help!
Tired Tom
Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?
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What is the Stressor?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you feel?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME:
In the space above, draw yourself where you went when you stepped off the rainbow.
Directions: In the above space, draw a picture of yourself where you can feel calm and relaxed.
NAME:
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Relaxation
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