Lesson Plan
Serene Coping Quest Lesson Plan
Equip 4th–6th graders with practical coping strategies to manage anxiety through interactive activities over eight 35-minute sessions.
Early adolescents often struggle with stress; teaching them healthy coping skills improves emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and promotes overall well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Print Worksheets
20 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Understanding Stress & Emotions
35 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Deep Breathing Techniques
35 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Grounding through the Senses
35 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Harnessing Positive Self-Talk
35 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Practicing Mindfulness
35 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Movement & Stress Relief
35 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Creative Expression for Coping
35 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Personal Coping Plan & Celebration
35 minutes
