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.

Identify one deadline to ask about. Say “Can we agree on what needs to be done 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.