Grade 6 · SEL · Lesson 3

Stress management and breathing

Stress is your body\'s alarm system. A little stress wakes you up before a test or a big game. Too much stress, or stress that lasts too long, makes it hard to think clearly, sleep well, or be kind to the people around you. The good news is your breath is a remote control for your nervous system — you can learn to slow it down on purpose, and your body will follow.

What this lesson teaches

1Recognize common stress signals in the body, breath and thoughts
2Describe three breathing techniques: box-breath, 4-7-8 breath and belly breathing
3Distinguish calming techniques from energizing techniques and explain when to use each
4Choose a useful breathing or grounding tool for a real situation

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