Lesson Plan

Coping Skills Superheroes Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice key coping skills to manage stress and emotions, enabling them to become 'Coping Skills Superheroes' through interactive activities.

Teaching coping skills builds emotional resilience and helps students effectively navigate challenges, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

5 minutes

Step 2

Group Discussion on Emotions and Stress

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play and Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Conclusion and Reflection

5 minutes

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Coping Skills Superheroes

Introduce the lesson with energy. Explain that today the students will become superheroes by learning how to use coping skills to manage their stress and emotions.

Introduction & Engagement

Read the short story about a superhero who uses coping skills. Engage students by asking if they have ever felt stressed and what they do to feel better.

Understanding Emotions & Coping Strategies

Present a slide that outlines different emotions and triggers of stress. Introduce coping strategies: deep breathing, talking to an adult, and positive self-talk. Encourage reflective discussion.

Role-Play: Be a Coping Skills Superhero!

Explain the role-play activity. Encourage students to work in pairs/small groups and act out situations using a coping strategy. Remind them that they are the superheroes!

Conclusion & Reflection

Wrap up by discussing which coping strategies worked best in their role-play activity. Encourage students to share their experiences and promise practice at home.

You're a Superhero!

End the session with a motivational message and recap of the lesson. Encourage the students to practice these strategies outside of school as well.

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Coping Skills Superheroes

Mrs. McInnis

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