Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will identify stress triggers, define coping strategies, and practice a deep-breathing technique to improve emotional regulation.

Introducing coping tools early empowers students to self-regulate, reduce anxiety in class, and foster a calm learning environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussion: Understanding Stress

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Guided Deep Breathing

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down & Reflection

5 minutes

Warm Up

Discussion

Activity

Worksheet

Cool Down

Slide Deck

Session 1: Identifying Stress & Breathing

Materials & Agenda

Warm-Up: Stress Rating

Discussion: Understanding Stress

Activity: Guided Deep Breathing

Cool-Down & Reflection

Reading

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will reflect on their use of deep breathing, assess its impact on stress levels, and learn Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) to expand their coping toolkit.

Reflecting on practiced strategies deepens student engagement and self-awareness, while introducing PMR provides an additional physical technique for managing classroom stress.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Strategy Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussion: Reflecting on Deep Breathing

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down & Next Steps

5 minutes

Warm Up

Discussion

Activity

Worksheet

Cool Down

Slide Deck

Session 2: Reflecting & Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Materials & Agenda

Warm-Up: Strategy Check-In

Discussion: Reflecting on Deep Breathing

Activity: Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Cool-Down & Next Steps

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice guided imagery as a calming technique, reflect on using all three strategies (deep breathing, PMR, guided imagery), and create a personal plan to integrate these tools into their daily routines.

Introducing guided imagery expands students’ coping toolkit, and reflecting on all strategies promotes self-awareness and long-term stress management skills.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Coping Strategies Round-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussion: Reflecting on All Tools

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Guided Imagery Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down & Personal Action Plan

5 minutes