Welcome the students and introduce the topic 'Coping Skills for Life's Curveballs'. Explain the importance of learning practical coping skills to manage stress and everyday challenges. Highlight that this lesson is interactive and discussion based.

Start with a mindfulness exercise to help students center themselves and transition into learning mode. Ask them what they do when they feel stressed, and briefly discuss their responses to introduce the concept of coping skills.

Introduce the interactive activity. Explain the purpose of this activity is to explore various coping techniques through scenarios. Encourage participation and critical thinking by relating the techniques to real-life situations.

Facilitate the group discussion. Use the provided discussion guide to prompt students to share personal experiences and reflect on how the coping techniques discussed can be applied to everyday challenges. Summarize key points on the board.

Wrap up the session by distributing the handout and asking each student to set a personal goal related to improving their coping skills. End with a calming breathing exercise.