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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Mood Meter Check-In
Spotting the Clouds
Common Signs of Low Mood
Quick Coping Strategies

Worksheet


Journal

