Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify common stressors and learn two foundational coping strategies—deep breathing and positive self-talk—practicing each in guided activities and completing a reflection worksheet.
Helping students recognize stress and use simple coping tools builds emotional awareness and resilience early, reducing anxiety and improving focus.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Guided Breathing
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Defining Stress
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Practicing Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Reflection and Plan
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Share Insights
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Identifying Stress
What Is Stress?
Your Stress Triggers
Why Coping Matters
Coping Strategies Preview
Script
Worksheet
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will review deep breathing and positive self-talk, learn two new coping strategies—progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness—and apply all four in station rotations, creating a personalized action plan.
Expanding and reinforcing a variety of coping tools empowers students to choose effective strategies for different stressors, building resilience and self-awareness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Reviewing & Introducing Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Strategy Stations
12 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Coping Action Plan
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Partner Share
1 minute
Slide Deck
Building Your Coping Toolbox
Recap: Deep Breathing & Positive Self-Talk
New Tools: Muscle Relaxation & Mindfulness
Strategy Stations
Script
Warm Up
Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
