Lesson Plan
Building My Toolbox
Guide a 7th-grade student through identifying their big feelings, exploring coping strategies, and creating a personalized “toolbox” of self-management techniques to boost resilience.
Helping students learn concrete emotion regulation skills supports self-management and resilience, reducing stress and improving focus in and out of school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify & Label Feelings
5 minutes
Step 3
Explore Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 4
Personalize the Toolbox
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Next Steps
1 minute
Worksheet
