Fourth graders learn that everyone worries, that worry is trying to protect them, and practice simple tools to turn down worry that gets too loud, then check what they know.
Students will be able to…
A little worry before a test helps you prepare, but worry that will not quiet down is not helping. How do you turn worry back down when it gets too loud?
Project this and answer each question about understanding and calming worry — read the explanation after each one.
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A little worry before a test can help you prepare. But worry that keeps you up at night or will not quiet down is not helping. How do you turn worry back down when it gets too loud?
Students answer questions about managing worry.
Students practice a calming tool.
Students build a calming toolkit.
Students reflect on worry.
Aligned to the CASEL Framework for Social and Emotional Learning across its five core competencies.
Use strategies to manage worry and strong emotions.
Recognize worry and tell helpful worry from unhelpful worry.
Use calming tools like breathing and reframing.
Reach out to a trusted person for support.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students list three worry tools that work for them, name a trusted person, and add one worry they can take action on, so the toolkit is ready when worry rises. A printable managing-worry worksheet is in the Social-Emotional Learning library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.