Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice a deep breathing technique and identify at least two personal coping strategies, then share one with a partner.
Teaching a simple breathing exercise and helping students recognize coping options builds self-awareness, reduces stress, and empowers them to manage big feelings in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feelings Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input: Deep Breathing
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Activity: Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection: Group Share
5 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Quick Breathing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Deep Breathing & Coping Skills
Feelings Check-In
Deep Breathing Steps
Practice Deep Breathing
Coping Strategies Brainstorm
Share & Partner Talk
Reflection & Closure
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will engage in a guided body scan mindfulness exercise and practice reflective journaling to recognize and describe their present-moment sensations and emotions.
Teaching a body scan helps students build mindfulness skills and self-awareness, while journaling supports emotional expression and reflection, fostering healthy coping strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feeling Check & Transition
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input: Mindfulness Body Scan
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Activity: Reflective Journaling
10 minutes
Step 4
Partner Share: Insights
5 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Quick Check-In
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Mindful Body Scan & Journaling
Warm-Up: Feeling Check-In
Mindfulness Body Scan Steps
Practice: Body Scan
Reflective Journaling
Partner Share: Insights
Closure: Grounding & Reflect
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will practice a progressive muscle relaxation exercise to notice and release tension, then create an art piece to visualize their current mood and body sensations.
Progressive muscle relaxation helps students recognize and alleviate physical tension linked to emotions, while art enables self-expression, making internal feelings more tangible and enhancing coping skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Body Sensation Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Activity: Mood Check Art
10 minutes
Step 4
Partner Share: Art & Feelings
5 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Quick Relax & Reflect
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Progressive Muscle Relaxation & Mood Art
Warm-Up: Body Sensation Check-In
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Steps
Practice: Muscle Relaxation
Mood Check Art
Partner Share: Art & Feelings
Closure: Quick Relax & Reflect
