Lesson Plan
Stress Busters Lesson Plan
Students will pinpoint personal stressors, practice diverse coping techniques, and collaboratively design a personalized stress-management plan through eight small-group sessions rich in visual supports.
Removing slide-dependency, this format leverages printed infographics, flowcharts, posters, and jigsaw activities to deepen engagement and build lasting stress-management skills in a supportive Tier-2 group.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
45 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Stress Basics Jigsaw
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Stress Diary Deep Dive
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Strategies Flowchart Jigsaw
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Coping Stations Practice
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Mindfulness Exploration & Guided Imagery
30 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Plan Graphic Organizer Workshop
30 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Plan Development & Peer Feedback
30 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Final Reflection & Next Steps
30 minutes

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