Lesson Plan

Coping Skills: Your Superpower

Introduce 7th graders to practical coping skills for managing stress and emotions, empowering them with strategies for improved well-being.

This lesson provides essential tools to help students navigate challenging emotions, boosting resilience and self-awareness in everyday situations.

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Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Coping Strategies

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Closure

10 minutes

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Welcome to Coping Skills: Your Superpower

This slide serves as the welcome slide. Introduce yourself and outline the main objective of the session in simple terms. Emphasize that today we'll learn how to use special skills to help us feel better when we’re upset.

What Are Coping Skills?

Introduce the topic of coping skills. Ask students what they think coping skills are and why they might be important. This slide sets the foundation for understanding the purpose behind these skills.

Coping Strategies

Demonstrate the three main coping strategies: deep breathing, positive self-talk, and physical activities. Use visuals to illustrate each strategy and refer to the worksheet for examples.

Time for Reflection

Guide students to reflect and choose a coping strategy they might try next time they face stress. Encourage them to think about how they feel and use the Emotional Check-In Cards.

Lesson Closure

Conclude the lesson by summarizing the main points. Invite students to ask questions or share their thoughts about the coping strategies discussed.

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