Lesson Plan
Coping Compass Lesson Plan
By the end of this session, students will identify and practice three coping strategies—deep breathing, grounding techniques, and positive self-talk—to manage anxiety in their new school environment.
Transitioning to a new school can trigger severe anxiety. Teaching concrete coping skills empowers students to self-regulate, build resilience, and feel more confident in adjusting to their new environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reading and Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Coping Skill Modeling
10 minutes
Step 4
Hands-On Practice Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Coping Compass: Managing Anxiety
What Is Anxiety?
Why Learn Coping Skills?
Coping Skill #1: Deep Breathing
Coping Skill #2: Grounding
Coping Skill #3: Positive Self-Talk
Reading & Discussion
Hands-On Practice
Reflection & Closing
Resources & Next Steps

Reading


Activity

