Body Talk Signals Lesson Plan
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson plan for 6th grade students on understanding the stress response and practicing regulation techniques. Includes objectives, preparation steps, and a detailed instructional sequence with differentiation tips.
Brain Body Stress Response Slides
Visual teaching aids for understanding the sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous systems, key brain regions (amygdala/PFC), and the role of cortisol in the stress response. Designed for 6th-grade clarity with high visibility and key vocabulary.
Pulse Check Demo Guide
A teacher script and procedural guide for conducting a heart rate demonstration that illustrates the physiological effects of muscle tension. Includes timing, scripts, and differentiation tips.
Body Map Worksheet
A student worksheet featuring a body map outline for labeling physical stress symptoms and reflection questions for personalizing regulation strategies. Provides ample space for drawing and writing.
Signal Sorting Cards
A set of printable sorting cards featuring physical and emotional sensations for students to classify as stress signals or neutral/positive feelings. Includes a teacher answer key.
Warning Signs Discussion Guide
A teacher facilitation guide for debriefing the stress signal activity. Includes discussion prompts, ground rules, and facilitation tips to help students connect biological concepts to personal experiences.
Regulation Techniques Guide
A visual reference poster for box breathing and a guided script for a 2-minute body scan. Designed to help students practice and master biological regulation techniques.