Stress is a common phenomenon in the world. Though the reasons or causes for stress may be varied depending on the person and their culture, the feeling of stress is pretty universal. It is important to deal with stress when it happens so that you don’t let it build. There are a number of stress management classroom activities you can include in your lesson plans that are as fun as they are effective. The following are just some of the best fun stress management activities to try on children and teens alike.

Brainstorming Sessions

One of the best and most fun stress management activities to try is to use role playing. Divide the classroom into four or five groups and have the students think up some of the most common settings or situations a person may experience stress. Then, once they have this list, have them not only come up with a quick five minute skit depicting this stress but also a list of possible solutions. This activity gets kids or teens working together and can teach them a lot about not only stress and ways to deal with it but about their personality and the things that affect their stress levels. Have the students put on the skits for one another and then follow the activity with a discussion about the importance of not only managing stress but also in talking to friends, family members, and teachers about their stress. This way, you show them that talking through stress is one of the best ways to deal with it. The best and most fun stress management activities are those that get students to engage with one another and learn something new.

Screaming Toes

You can make stress management activities fun if you make them into games and follow the activity with some discussion. One of the best games you can play to teach stress management is to play the game screaming toes. Have the teens or kids stand in a circle. Direct the kids to look down at someone’s feet in a subtle fashion. Once they choose a person’s feet, have them look up at the person on the count of three. If two people are staring at one another, they will have a scream off (i.e. they will scream until one of them gives up or physically can’t scream any longer). The last person standing is the winner. Following this activity, you can explain the physical effects of stress and the importance of an outlet like screaming in a car with the windows up, going for the run, or practicing yoga. Such fun stress management activities are sure to be remembered.

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