Stress and feeling overwhelmed

Practice a helpful move for stress and feeling overwhelmed.

Picture cards: Start one thing · Ask what can wait · Check back

Use a pretend example. Students may watch or pass. Read the picture cards aloud. Say, “Watch me try one move.” Then model the words or action below.

Choose between starting one task and asking what can wait. Say “Which one is first?” Try it once with a partner. Switch roles and try it again.

Say, “Show or tell me your first move.” Point to the card that matches. If needed, model it together once more.