A short video explains what stress is and how it helps us. Playing pretend shows how a kid might feel in certain situations and the impact of positive thinking. Two breathing techniques bring a sense of calm. A friendly reminder to speak to a trusted adult ends the informative video. 

Concepts

stressors, stress management, emotions, identifying emotions, emotional development, breathing

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite the school psychologist to partake in a grand conversation on the topic of stress
• Practice calming one's self with the two breathing techniques offered
• Brainstorm additional ways to cope with stress

Classroom Considerations

• Pause and discuss parts of the video to answer questions, especially for younger grades
• Play video in full-screen mode to hide comments and related videos

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights that stress is a normal emotion felt by people of all ages
• Kid voices make learning relatable

Cons

• None