Lesson Plan

Spotting the Clouds

Guide the student to recognize early signs of depression (“clouds”) and practice three immediate coping strategies to foster self-awareness and resilience.

Early identification of mood changes and building simple coping habits can prevent escalation of depressive symptoms and empower the student to manage their emotions.

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Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Mood Check

5 minutes

Step 2

Spotting the Clouds

5 minutes

Step 3

Exploring Feelings

10 minutes

Step 4

Introducing Coping Strategies

5 minutes

Step 5

Review & Next Steps

5 minutes

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Mood Meter Check-In

Spotting the Clouds

Common Signs of Low Mood

Quick Coping Strategies

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Journal

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Feeling Down?

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