Lesson Plan

Coping Skills Toolkit Lesson Plan

Introduce and practice effective coping skills to help anxious 9th-grade students manage stress and transition into their new school environment.

This lesson provides essential tools for students experiencing severe anxiety, helping them develop practical strategies for dealing with stress while easing their adjustment to a new setting.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Slide Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Reading

10 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Coping Skills Toolkit

Introduce the lesson, welcome students to the session and briefly share the objectives for today's lesson – understanding anxiety and learning practical coping skills.

Understanding Anxiety

Discuss what anxiety is. Explain common symptoms and why it's important to understand this emotion, especially when facing new challenges.

Coping Strategies

Highlight various coping strategies. Encourage discussion of examples from daily life. Use interactive questions to engage the students.

Guided Reading & Interactive Activity

Explain how the reading handout and interactive worksheet connect to today's topics. Remind students to work in pairs for the activity.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Summarize key points, invite students to share one coping strategy they plan to use, and provide reassurance and additional support information.

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