Lesson Plan

Coping Skills Lesson Plan

Guide a 7th grader to identify personalized coping skills, choose top strategies, practice one, and reflect on effectiveness.

Equips students with self-awareness and healthy tools to manage stress and emotions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorming Coping Skills

8 minutes

Step 3

Selecting and Practicing Skills

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

7 minutes

Worksheet

Slide Deck

Coping Skills Compass

Welcome the student and set a positive tone. Explain that today’s goal is to explore strategies to handle stress and big feelings. Remind them this is a safe, confidential space.

Today’s Objectives

Read the objectives aloud. Emphasize that these are the steps we’ll follow together.

What Are Coping Skills?

Explain that coping skills are tools to help manage stress and emotions. Give relatable examples.

Brainstorm Strategies

Hand over the worksheet. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Encourage the student to list any ideas, no matter how small.

Select & Practice

Guide the student to circle their favorites and discuss why. Then transition into choosing one to try.

Reflect on the Experience

After the practice, ask reflective questions and encourage honest feedback about how it felt.

Next Steps

Encourage a small, achievable action before the next meeting. End on a positive note.

Lesson Plan

Coping Skills Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Brainstorming Coping Skills

Step 3

Selecting and Practicing Skills

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

Worksheet

Slide Deck

Coping Skills Compass

Today’s Objectives

What Are Coping Skills?

Brainstorm Strategies

Select & Practice

Reflect on the Experience

Next Steps

Coping Skills Compass

Ivonne Antonio