Lesson Plan
Spotting Stress Signals
Students will identify physical, emotional, and cognitive stress signals, practice recognizing them in real-life scenarios, and share healthy coping strategies.
By understanding how stress affects body and mind, students become more self-aware and can apply coping tools early, reducing overwhelm and improving well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Stress Meter Check-In (Warm-Up)
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Stress Signals
10 minutes
Step 3
Stress Scenario Stations (Activity)
20 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Ripple (Cool-Down)
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Feeling the Pressure?
What Is Stress?
Physical Stress Signals
Emotional Stress Signals
Cognitive Stress Signals
Recognizing Your Signals
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
