Lesson Plan

Emotions in Check Lesson Plan

Students will learn three practical coping strategies for managing anxiety, anger, and sadness, practice them through role-play scenarios, and reflect on their personal use of these tools.

Adolescents often struggle with intense emotions; equipping them with evidence-based coping techniques fosters resilience, improves emotional regulation, and supports overall well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Content

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Present Coping Strategies

8 minutes

Step 3

Guided Scenario Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 4

Personal Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Group Debrief and Closing

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Emotions in Check

Welcome students to today’s session on coping with tough emotions. Introduce the topic and outline the plan for the next 30 minutes.

Session Objectives

Review each objective aloud. Highlight how mastering these skills will help in daily life and future challenges.

Coping Strategies

Demonstrate each strategy: lead a brief breathing exercise, model reframing a negative thought, and guide a quick grounding technique.

Guided Role-Play

Explain instructions clearly, then move around the room to observe pairs and offer feedback.

Personal Reflection

Encourage students to write honestly—the journal is private. Circulate to answer questions.

Closing & Next Steps

Invite any volunteers to share insights (optional). Remind students to practice these strategies and seek support when needed.

Lesson Plan

Emotions in Check Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Content

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

Step 2

Present Coping Strategies

Step 3

Guided Scenario Role-Play

Step 4

Personal Reflection

Step 5

Group Debrief and Closing

Slide Deck

Emotions in Check

Session Objectives

Coping Strategies

Guided Role-Play

Personal Reflection

Closing & Next Steps

Worksheet

Activity

Journal

Emotions in Check

Alyssha Walker