Lesson Plan
Freshman Fear Fighters Lesson Plan
Students will recognize and share common high-school fears, explore underlying beliefs through group activities, practice evidence-based coping techniques in stations and games, and verbally plan when to use their chosen strategies.
Interactive games and peer discussions boost engagement, normalize fears, and build social support, making coping strategies more memorable and actionable.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
4 minutes
Step 2
Fear Bingo Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 3
Group Iceberg Jigsaw
7 minutes
Step 4
Coping Strategies Stations
7 minutes
Step 5
Peer Share & Brainstorm
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Freshman Fear Fighters
Warm-Up Discussion
Understanding the Fear Iceberg
Evidence-Based Coping Strategies
Paired Practice
Reflection & Action Plan
Session Wrap-Up

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Journal


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