Anxiety affects nearly 1 in 3 adolescents. At CityPrep, we provide practical, evidence-based grounding techniques that can be used discreetly in any classroom to help students regulate and refocus.

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Top Grounding Techniques

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From the 5-4-3-2-1 method to box breathing, these tools anchor students to the present. For more on supporting student wellbeing, see our guide on setting up a calm corner. You can find more on anxiety on the NIMH website. This is also relevant for managing test anxiety.

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Building a Grounding Culture

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Incorporate these techniques into your classroom routine. For more on building a kinder culture, read our post on empathy exercises. This is a key part of mindfulness practices.

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Interrupt Anxiety with CityPrep

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Anxiety doesn’t have to win. Join our community for the expert-led tools and support you need to help your students thrive when the noise quiets down.

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Join CityPrep Membership

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Download Free Anxiety Toolkit

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Give your students the tools today with CityPrep. Watch what they’re capable of.