Lesson Plan

Building Self-Care Blueprint

Guide 10th-grade students through designing a personalized self-care blueprint by exploring self-care basics, rotating through practical stations, and completing a structured planning template to manage stress and boost resilience.

Equips students with proactive strategies to recognize and address stress, build resilience, and maintain emotional well-being, fostering healthier coping habits and self-awareness.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Self-Care Concepts

10 minutes

Step 3

Crafting Your Self-Care Blueprint

20 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Sharing

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Self-Care Basics

Welcome students to the Self-Care Basics session. Introduce yourself and explain that today we’ll explore what self-care is and why it’s important. Encourage participation and set a positive tone.

What Is Self-Care?

Ask students: “How would you describe self-care in your own words?” Write responses on board. Then show the formal definition.

Why Self-Care Matters

Highlight each benefit and invite quick examples from students. Emphasize how consistent self-care builds resilience.

Domains of Self-Care

Briefly describe each domain. Explain that later we’ll rotate through activities in these areas.

Physical Self-Care

Ask volunteers to share their favorite physical activity. Emphasize that small changes like short walks count.

Emotional Self-Care

Encourage a student to read one emotional self-care strategy aloud. Discuss why expressing feelings matters.

Social Self-Care

Invite students to name their go-to social activity. Highlight the power of connection.

Mindfulness Self-Care

Lead a brief breathing exercise as a demo for mindfulness self-care.

Overcoming Barriers

Discuss common obstacles. Ask students for other barriers they’ve faced and brainstorm quick tips together.

What’s Next?

Preview the upcoming hands-on workshop. Explain that students will rotate through stations and build their own self-care blueprint.