Welcome students and introduce the lesson topic. Emphasize that today we will explore practical ways to manage stress during high-pressure times.

Review the agenda so students know what to expect. Keep the pace moving to stay on time.

Explain each objective briefly. Connect objectives back to student experiences with stress.

Distribute the Guided Mindfulness Script handout. Lead the class through each step slowly, pausing for breaths and body awareness.

Show the Emotion Wheel slide as a large image. Hand out printed Emotion Wheels. In pairs, have students identify feelings and coping strategies.

Explain the collage activity rules and model an example. Circulate to prompt deeper symbolism and support creativity.

Distribute journals or paper. Give students 3–4 minutes to write, then invite volunteers. Reinforce that there’s no wrong answer.

Close the lesson by summarizing key strategies. Remind students of on-campus and external support resources.