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Stress Explained - Elementary Edition Instructional VideoStress Explained - Elementary Edition Instructional Video
Publisher
Mental Health Literacy
Resource Details
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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:19
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2020
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Stress Explained - Elementary Edition

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This Stress Explained - Elementary Edition instructional video also includes:
  • What Is Stress? Elementary Focus (.pdf)
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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. 

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Concepts

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

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

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