Lesson Plan
Inner Strength Guide
Students will trade and collect self-care strategy cards to build a personalized toolkit of coping skills, collaborating with peers and reflecting on practical applications.
This lesson helps students recognize and practice effective self-care techniques, promotes emotional regulation, and fosters peer support. It equips them with concrete coping tools to manage stress and build resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Game Play
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Debrief
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Power-Up Strategies
What Is Self-Care?
Why Self-Care Matters
Meet the Self-Care Swap Cards
Game Rules
Trade Discussion Prompts
Reflection & Debrief
Let’s Begin!

Game


Discussion

