Lesson Plan
Mind-Body Check-In Lesson Plan
Students will understand the importance of mental health, learn three simple stress-management tactics, explore how emotions manifest in the body, and practice positive mannerisms to boost well-being.
Building self-awareness around stress and emotions equips 7th graders with healthy coping strategies, supports Tier 1 universal mental health promotion, and fosters a positive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress-Management Tactics Overview
8 minutes
Step 3
Emotion-Body Connection Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Positive Mannerisms Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Assessment
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Mind Matters
What Is Mental Health?
Why Mental Health Matters
Your Daily Stressors
Today’s Agenda
Stress-Management Tactics
Deep Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Positive Self-Talk
Emotion-Body Connection
Sample Body Map
Positive Mannerisms
Mannerisms Practice
Exit Ticket Reflection
Key Takeaways
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Lesson Plan
Mind Matters Lesson Plan
Students will understand why mental health matters, learn three quick stress-management tactics, identify where emotions show up in their bodies, and practice positive mannerisms to enhance mood and confidence.
Promoting mental health awareness builds self-awareness, equips students with Tier 1 coping strategies, and fosters a supportive classroom climate for lifelong resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress-Management Tactics Overview
8 minutes
Step 3
Emotion-Body Connection Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Positive Mannerisms Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Exit Ticket
2 minutes
