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Middle School Anxiety Activities

Help students in grades 6–8 choose a small first step and practice asking for support when they feel worried at school.

One small step before a presentation

  1. Read aloud: “Sam knows their first line, but right before the presentation their mind goes blank.”
  2. Ask students to choose one move for Sam: look at the first line, ask for a moment, or ask to practice the opening with a partner first.
  3. Practice the words in pairs: “Can I have a second to look at my notes?” Switch roles. Students may also listen or point to a choice.
  4. Close by asking, “What helped Sam get started?” One example: “Looking at the first line gave Sam one thing to do next.”