TIME: 7 minutes

TEACHER PREP: Ensure that each student has the tools necessary (like a writing utensil and paper, laptop, or tablet) to record their responses.

WHAT STUDENTS NEED: Something to record your responses with (like a writing utensil and paper, laptop, or tablet)

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to anchor themselves to the present moment by answering questions about what they’re thinking about and feeling right now.

TIME: 4 minutes

TEACHER PREP: None

WHAT STUDENTS NEED: Nothing

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to de-stress by releasing tension in their bodies.

Protip: Before students take a test or work independently, have them check in with their bodies to relieve any tension. We can reduce some stress by relaxing the body: unclenching the jaw; loosening our shoulders; breaking through nervous, shallow breathing with some deeper breaths.