Lesson Plan
Recharge & Thrive Lesson Plan
Students will identify, create, and practice personalized self-care strategies and coping skills, building emotional resilience and daily wellness habits.
Teaching self-care and coping skills equips students with practical tools to manage stress, boost mental health, and foster a supportive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review & Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Stress Snapshot
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Self-Care & Coping Skills
10 minutes
Step 3
Self-Care Strategy Brainstorm
15 minutes
Step 4
Coping Skills Trading Cards
15 minutes
Step 5
Independent Reflection & Mood Tracking Plan
10 minutes
Step 6
Closure & Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Recharge & Thrive
Learning Objectives
Understanding Stress
Why Stress Matters
What Is Self-Care?
Types of Self-Care
Self-Care Examples
What Are Coping Skills?
Coping Skills in Action
Activity Overview
Activities: Brainstorm & Trading Cards
Reflect & Plan
Closure & Reminders
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
