Lesson Plan
Finding Your Calm Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three evidence-based coping skills to manage severe anxiety and create a personalized plan they can use in their new school environment.
New 9th graders often experience high anxiety when adjusting to a new school. Teaching coping skills empowers them to self-regulate emotions, build resilience, and improve focus in the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Coping Skills
10 minutes
Step 3
Modeling Relaxation Technique
10 minutes
Step 4
Create Personal Coping Plans
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Finding Your Calm
What Are Coping Skills?
Why Coping Skills Matter
Types of Coping Skills
Examples to Try
Guided Deep Breathing
Create Your Coping Plan
Reflection & Next Steps
Reading
Activity
