Scan Glitches Facilitator Guide System: Facilitator Guide LEVEL 1
Scan for Glitches
Curriculum: Worry Warriors (Grades 3-5) • Focus: Body Symptoms & Mind-Body Connection
Level Specs & Pacing
Duration: 45 Minutes | Group Size: 4-6 WarriorsPacing: Check-in (8m) | Main (25m) | Debrief (12m)
Required Loot
• Scan for Glitches Slide Deck | • Colored Pencils
• Body Glitch Scanner Handout (1/student)
01 Group Boot-Up & Norms
8 MINS
Welcome students and introduce the "Worry Warriors" academy. Explain that anxiety is like a security program that gets a bit "glitchy" and triggers false alarms in our bodies.
Script: "Welcome, Worry Warriors! In video games, when a system gets overloaded, it starts to glitch. Our bodies do the same when we feel worried. Today, we are scanning our own hardware!"
02 Thoughts vs. Feelings Data Feed
10 MINS
Teach students to separate Thoughts (data files/what our brain says) from Feelings (status conditions/what our body feels).
Thoughts (Data Files) Words/pictures in our head.Ex: "I'm going to fail this level."
Feelings (Status Conditions) Physical alerts inside our body.Ex: Fast heartbeat, shaky hands.
03 Guided Scan & Activity
15 MINS
Lead a 3-minute guided relaxation body scan. Have students sit comfortably, close their eyes, and notice how their head, chest, stomach, hands, and feet feel when calm vs. when worried.
Distribute the Body Glitch Scanner worksheet. Have students color or label their own warning indicators (e.g., coloring stomach red for "nausea code", hands blue for "cold sweat mode").
04 Save Game & Debrief
12 MINS
Processing Questions:
Which body signal was the loudest for you?
How does knowing our "body glitch" early help us play better?
Warrior Challenge:
Before Level 2, catch one glitch signal in real-time and log it on your brain status files.
© Worry Warriors Curriculum • By Lenny Session 1: Complete
Body Glitch Scanner Worksheet WARRIOR:
DATE:
Player Status Screen LEVEL 1
Body Glitch Scanner
When we get worried, our brain triggers system glitches in our physical bodies. Scan the character below and color/mark where you feel your glitches!
Memory Overflow
Headache, spinning mind, or frozen thoughts.
Overdrive Core
Fast heart rate, heavy breathing, hot chest.
Stomach Glitch
Butterflies, tight knots, or nausea feelings.
CORE
Laggy Controllers
Sweaty palms, shaky hands, fidgeting fingers.
Frame Rate Drop
Shaky knees, weak legs, feeling frozen.
System Lockup
Tense neck, tight shoulders, grinding teeth.
Warrior Diagnostic Log
1. My loudest or strongest physical glitch is:
2. When my body starts glitching like this, it means my system is telling me:
Worry Warriors Academy • Level 1: Scan for Glitches STATUS: DIAGNOSTICS DEPLOYED
Scan Glitches Slides Worry Warriors Academy
Level 1: Scan for Glitches
SYSTEM: ACTIVE
> Mission: Detect where worries hide in our hardware.
Welcome, Warriors! Today we are booting up our system to discover the physical warnings our body gives us when anxiety attempts to overload our motherboard.
Ready Player One... Press any key is disabled (Visual Only) Level 1 // Slide 1
Warrior Training
Data Stream: Thoughts vs. Feelings
DATA SORT: ONLINE
Thoughts (Data Files)
The words, pictures, or "scripts" running inside your head. They are mental software data!
"I won't know the answers on this test."
Feelings (Status Alerts)
The physical sensations and symptoms happening inside your body's hardware.
Heavy breathing, sweaty hands, stomach knots.
Separate your data files from physical alerts! Level 1 // Slide 2
Hardware Inspection
Detecting System Glitches
SCANNER: STAGE 1
Why do we glitch?
Our internal security program (anxiety) is designed to keep us safe, but sometimes it overloads. It sends panic commands down to our body, causing physical "glitches."
> Catching these signals early is how we LEVEL UP!
Processor Overload = Heart beating very fast
Controller Dampener = Sweaty/shaky hands
Memory Spillover = Worried thoughts repeating
Where do you feel your glitch strongest? Level 1 // Slide 3
Stage Cleared
Save Point & Warrior Challenge
PROGRESS SAVED
Code Diagnostics
Complete your Body Glitch Scanner handout. Write down your loudest body signals in the diagnostic logs.
Level 1 Challenge
Before we load Level 2, try to catch a glitch in real-time. Notice how your body warns you when things get tough!
You have leveled up! Prepared for Level 2... Level 1 // Slide 4
Scale Boss Facilitator Guide System: Facilitator Guide LEVEL 2
Scale the Boss
Curriculum: Worry Warriors (Grades 3-5) • Focus: Worry Scaling & Problem vs. Reaction
Level Specs & Pacing
Duration: 45 Minutes | Group Size: 4-6 WarriorsPacing: Check-in (7m) | Main (28m) | Debrief (10m)
Required Loot
• Scale the Boss Slide Deck | • Colored Markers
• Worry Meter Scaling Handout (1/student)
01 System Check-In
7 MINS
Begin with a brief check-in. Ask each student if they successfully caught a body "glitch" during the week. Share successes.
Script: "Warriors, last week we learned to scan for glitches. Today, we're looking at the size of our boss fights. Not every worry is a final Level Boss. Some are just tiny glitches that we can clear easily!"
02 Introducing the Worry Meter (0-10)
10 MINS
Introduce the 0 to 10 Worry Meter . Map out three specific target zones to simplify scaling:
Green Zone (0-3) "Mini-Glitches." Easy to handle. No panic.Ex: Misplacing a pencil.
Yellow Zone (4-7) "Mini-Bosses." Annoying & tough, need effort.Ex: Speaking in front of class.
Red Zone (8-10) "Level Bosses." Heavy fire, need help.Ex: A real emergency or trauma.
03 Reaction vs. Problem Size
18 MINS
Teach the concept of "Matching Size." Sometimes we treat a size 2 problem (losing a eraser) with a size 10 reaction (screaming, crying, freezing up).
Distribute the Worry Meter worksheet. Lead students through analyzing 4 predefined situations. Have them color the thermometer to match the true problem size and then label how they can respond proportionally.
04 Calibration & Debrief
10 MINS
Processing Questions:
Why is it helpful to label a problem's actual level?
What happens when we match our reaction to the problem size?
Warrior Challenge:
Find a mini-glitch (size 1-3) this week. Actively practice keeping your reaction to a size 1-3!
© Worry Warriors Curriculum • By Lenny Session 2: Complete
Worry Meter Worksheet WARRIOR:
DATE:
Calibration Panel LEVEL 2
Worry Meter Calibration
Not all worries are final level bosses! Use this 0-10 meter to measure your problems so you don't use a level 10 reaction on a level 2 glitch.
WORRY THERMOMETER
0
8-10 RED ZONE LEVEL BOSS: Emergency/dangerous situations.
4-7 YELLOW ZONE MINI-BOSS: Tough task, but safe. Needs effort.
0-3 GREEN ZONE MINI-GLITCH: Tiny problems. Easily solved!
CALIBRATION RUNS
A. You lost your favorite lead pencil at school.
LEVEL:
Proportional Reaction/Solution:
B. You have to read out loud in front of the group.
LEVEL:
Proportional Reaction/Solution:
C. You got a bad grade on your homework assignment.
LEVEL:
Proportional Reaction/Solution:
D. You cannot find your parents after school let out.
LEVEL:
Proportional Reaction/Solution:
My Personal Boss Battle Analysis
Write down one real thing that you worried about recently:
What level (0-10) was it really?
How can you match your reaction?
Worry Warriors Academy • Level 2: Scale the Boss STATUS: CALIBRATED AND READY
Scale Boss Slides Worry Warriors Academy
Level 2: Scale the Boss
SYSTEM: CALIBRATING
> Mission: Measure problems before we battle them.
Warriors, not every challenge in life is a giant Level Boss! Today we are learning how to size up our worries using our 8-bit Worry Meter, so we can save our energy for the fights that actually matter.
Calibrate your HUD... Worry Meter initialized Level 2 // Slide 1
Calibration Grid
The 0-10 Worry Meter Zones
ZONES: LOADED
0-3
Mini-Glitches
Small, everyday problems. They are safe and easy to clear with quick fixes.
4-7
Mini-Bosses
Tough challenges. They make us sweat and need solid effort, but we are still safe.
8-10
Level Bosses
Major emergencies or real dangers. We absolutely need help from other team members.
Color-coded diagnostics help us scale problems instantly! Level 2 // Slide 2
Logic Calibration
Reaction Size vs. Problem Size
CALCULATOR: ACTIVE
Avoid System Overreactions!
Have you ever used a Level 10 Reaction (shouting, crying, running away) on a Level 2 Problem (misplacing a pencil)?
> When our reaction matches the problem, we save energy and solve it faster!
Interactive Diagnostics:
Identify the actual size of the situation first.
Take deep breaths to downscale the system warning level.
Choose a solution that fits the problem size!
Match reaction sizes to save system resources! Level 2 // Slide 3
Stage Cleared
Save Point & Weekly Calibration Challenge
CALIBRATION LOGGED
Calibrate Scenarios
Open your Worry Meter Calibration worksheet. Analyze each incident, color the meters, and write down proportional solutions.
Level 2 Challenge
When you catch a mini-glitch (size 1-3) this week, notice your reaction size. Actively choose to keep it in the green zone!
Calibrating thoughts prepares us for Level 3: Reframing... Level 2 // Slide 4
Brain Hackers Facilitator Guide System: Facilitator Guide LEVEL 3
Brain Glitch Hackers
Curriculum: Worry Warriors (Grades 3-5) • Focus: Cognitive Reframing (Thoughts)
Level Specs & Pacing
Duration: 45 Minutes | Group Size: 4-6 WarriorsPacing: Check-in (8m) | Main (27m) | Debrief (10m)
Required Loot
• Brain Glitch Hackers Slide Deck
• Patch Code Handout (1/student) | • Pens
01 System Boot-Up & Review
8 MINS
Briefly check in on their Level 2 Homework. Did they manage to notice a mini-glitch and keep their reaction in the Green Zone? Introduce the concept of "Software Patching."
Script: "Today, we are hacking our brain's internal code! Sometimes, the thoughts running in our minds are 'glitchy' files that tell us lies. We need to install a 'Patch Code'—a more flexible, true thought—to fix the glitch!"
02 Analyzing Three Brain Glitches
12 MINS
Introduce three common thinking traps, framing them as specific "system bugs" that need updating:
Mind Reading Assuming people think bad things about you."They're laughing at me."
Catastrophizing Expecting the absolute worst case scenario."I'm failing everything."
All-or-Nothing Believing it's either perfect or total garbage."One mistake ruins it."
03 Deploying "Patch Code" (Reframing)
15 MINS
Teach students how to rewrite glitchy thoughts by asking two "Hack Prompts":"Is this 100% true, or is this just my worry program?" "What is a more helpful and realistic way to look at this?"
Distribute the Patch Code Worksheet . Have students rewrite the "Glitchy Code" examples into fresh "Patch Codes." Facilitate sharing and model rewriting ideas.
04 Save Game & Diagnostics
10 MINS
Processing Questions:
Which of these three brain glitches is most common for you?
How does a "Patch Code" change how you feel in your body?
Warrior Challenge:
When a "Glitchy Code" shows up in your thoughts this week, run your diagnostics, hack it, and rewrite a Patch Code!
© Worry Warriors Curriculum • By Lenny Session 3: Complete
Patch Code Worksheet WARRIOR:
DATE:
Hacking Dashboard LEVEL 3
Thinking Errors: Patch Codes
Our thoughts run like software scripts in our heads. Sometimes, these scripts get bugs (Brain Glitches). Review the bugs below and write "Patch Codes" to fix them!
BUG #1: The Mind Reader Critical Glitch
> GLITCHY THOUGHT: "Everyone laughed when I tripped. They all think I'm a total loser."
PATCH CODE (Rewrite a realistic and kind alternative):
BUG #2: The Doom-Scanner Critical Glitch
> GLITCHY THOUGHT: "I made a mistake on my piano piece. My concert is ruined, I will fail."
PATCH CODE (What's the actual likelihood and what's the plan?):
BUG #3: Perfect-or-Garbage Critical Glitch
> GLITCHY THOUGHT: "I don't know how to answer question #1. The whole worksheet is ruined."
PATCH CODE (How can you introduce middle-ground flexibility?):
Hack Your Own System Glitch
Write one "glitchy" thought you had this week (e.g. "I can't do this..."):
Apply Hack Diagnostics & write your custom PATCH CODE below:
Worry Warriors Academy • Level 3: Brain Glitch Hackers STATUS: FIRMWARE UPDATED
Brain Hackers Slides Worry Warriors Academy
Level 3: Brain Glitch Hackers
SYSTEM: DECRYPTING
> Mission: Hack the bugged thoughts running in your firmware.
Welcome back, Hackers! Sometimes, our worry program installs bugs called "Brain Glitches." These are thoughts that make us feel scared or nervous but aren't actually true. Today, we are writing "Patch Codes" to fix them!
Booting Hacker console... Patch tool loaded Level 3 // Slide 1
System Scan
Detecting Common Brain Glitches
BUGS IDENTIFIED
Mind Reading
Assuming that people are thinking bad things about you, even when there's absolutely no evidence!
Doom-Scanning
Expecting the absolute worst thing possible to happen, even if the chance is extremely small.
Perfect-or-Ruined
Thinking that if one little thing goes wrong, everything is completely ruined.
These bugged files make our physical symptoms feel worse! Level 3 // Slide 2
Hacking Sequence
Deploying "Patch Code" (Reframing)
PATCH COMPILING
How to overwrite unhelpful code:
When a glitchy thought gets stuck, run these two diagnostic tests:
> TEST 1: "Is this thought 100% true?"
> TEST 2: "What is a more realistic and helpful view?"
Hacker Patch Example:
Glitchy Code:
"If I fail this spelling quiz, I'll never get into middle school."
Patch Code Installed:
"It's just one spelling quiz. I can practice more next week to level up!"
Reframe unhelpful thoughts to install updated firmware! Level 3 // Slide 3
Stage Cleared
Save Point & Hacking Challenge
PATCHES DEPLOYED
Compile Code
Open your Patch Code worksheet. Find the 3 Brain Glitches, write custom solutions to debug them, and log your own personal patch code!
Level 3 Challenge
This week, catch one unhelpful thought as it runs. Ask "Is this 100% true?" and actively patch it with a realistic alternative!
Preparing for Level 4: Designing the Ultimate Power-Up Toolkit... Level 3 // Slide 4
Ultimate Powerups Facilitator Guide System: Facilitator Guide LEVEL 4
Ultimate Power Ups
Curriculum: Worry Warriors (Grades 3-5) • Focus: Coping Skills Inventory & Graduation
Level Specs & Pacing
Duration: 45 Minutes | Group Size: 4-6 WarriorsPacing: Check-in (7m) | Main (23m) | Celebration (15m)
Required Loot
• Ultimate Power Ups Slide Deck | • Colored Markers
• Power-Up Inventory Handout (1/student)
01 System Check-In
7 MINS
Begin with a final homework review. Share how students successfully patched a unhelpful brain thought over the past week.
Script: "Warriors, you have successfully scanned glitches, scaled bosses, and hacked brain files! Today is the final level. We are going to pack our 'Power-Up Inventory' with coping skills to handle any future worry boss!"
02 Analyzing the Three Power-Up Types
10 MINS
Explain that coping skills are like "Power-Ups" that shield our hearts and restore our performance points (PP). Teach the three categories:
Calming Shield Sensory tactics that slow down system alerts.Deep breathing, warm tea, heavy blanket.
Turbo Charge Physical tactics that release excess glitch energy.Wall pushups, squeeze putty, walk.
Mind Hack Cognitive tactics that debug thoughts.Using Patch Codes, helpful self-talk, focus shifting.
03 Custom Inventory Crafting
13 MINS
Distribute the Power-Up Inventory Handout . Have students select their top 2 favorite strategies for each of the three Power-Up classes.
Encourage them to personalize their names (e.g., instead of just "deep breathing", name it "Pixel Ventilation System 4-7-8").
04 Graduation Ceremony
15 MINS
Award the group their graduation certificates (or hold a special crowning ritual). Each student stands, declares their favorite "Power-Up", and is crowned an Official Worry Warrior!
Ceremony Script: "[Student Name], you have scanned physical glitches, scaled giant boss worries, hacked unhelpful brain files, and packed your Power-Up Inventory. I now crown you an Official Worry Warrior! Stay strong, Warrior!"
© Worry Warriors Curriculum • By Lenny Session 4: Complete
Powerups Inventory Worksheet WARRIOR:
DATE:
Item Screen: Power-Ups LEVEL 4
Warrior Power-Up Inventory
Coping skills are your personal "Power-Ups" that shield your heart and debug your mind. Select your top 2 skills for each slot to complete your ultimate warrior gear!
SLOT 1: Calming Shields (Sensory) Slowing System Alerts
Power-Up A (e.g. 5-5-5 Deep Breathing):
Power-Up B (e.g. Squeezing cold water/putty):
SLOT 2: Turbo Charges (Physical Action) Releasing Glitch Energy
Power-Up A (e.g. Heavy wall-presses):
Power-Up B (e.g. Fidgeting/sketching):
SLOT 3: Mind Hacks (Cognitive Control) Debugging Unhelpful Thoughts
Power-Up A (e.g. Custom Patch Code):
Power-Up B (e.g. Happy memory download):
Emergency Activation Sequence
When my systems get overloaded and my Worry Meter rises to level out of 10, I declare that I will immediately activate my loudest Power-Up: to debug my system!
Worry Warriors Academy • Level 4: Ultimate Power Ups STATUS: COPING SYSTEMS LOADED
Ultimate Powerups Slides Worry Warriors Academy
Level 4: Ultimate Power Ups
SYSTEM: FINAL LEVEL
> Mission: Equip your inventory with ultimate coping skills.
Welcome to the final level, Warriors! You have learned how to scan body glitches, scale boss worries, and hack unhelpful code. Today, we build your customized "Power-Up Inventory" to shield your systems in the real world!
Loading final database... Inventory terminal ready Level 4 // Slide 1
Coping Databases
The Three Coping Power-Ups
CLASSES: COMPILED
Calming Shield
Sensory strategies that physically calm body glitches (deep breathing, tactile fidgets, safe spots).
Turbo Charge
Active, physical tactics to safely release trapped adrenaline energy (walking, stretching, squeezing putty).
Mind Hack
Cognitive tactics that debug panic and unhelpful thought files (Patch Codes, positive memory download).
Equip a balance of sensory, physical, and mind skills! Level 4 // Slide 2
Inventory Guide
Packing Your Coping Inventory
EQUIPPING GEAR
Fill your power-up slots:
Use the Power-Up Inventory Worksheet . Select 2 strategies for each slot that work best *for you*. Give them epic customized names!
> Define your "Emergency Activation Sequence" at the bottom.
Pro Tip:
Not all Power-Ups work in every battle. Having a variety of sensory, action, and mental skills ensures you can tackle any boss situation!
Personalize your inventory slots for maximum efficiency! Level 4 // Slide 3
Level 4 Complete
Graduation: Certified Worry Warriors!
ACADEMY COMPLETE
> CONGRATULATIONS, WARRIORS!
You have mastered Level 1 (Scan), Level 2 (Scale), Level 3 (Hack), and Level 4 (Power-Up). You are officially equipped with the mental software and hardware defense tools to stand strong!
> Go forth and show the world what a Worry Warrior can do!
You have unlocked the Ultimate Achievement... School of Warriors Crowned! Level 4 // Slide 4
