Lesson Plan
Mindful Mood Makers Lesson Plan
Students will learn mindfulness, journaling, and positive self-talk strategies to manage stress and emotions and practice using them to boost confidence and resilience.
By equipping students with simple, research-backed mental health tools, this lesson empowers them to understand and regulate their emotions, reduces stress, and builds confidence and resilience in everyday life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Mindfulness Introduction
8 minutes
Step 3
Journaling and Self-Talk Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down and Share
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindful Mood Makers
Learning Objectives
Warm-Up: Understanding Stress
Mindfulness Breathing Exercise
Journaling & Positive Self-Talk
Share & Exit Activity
Takeaways & Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Stress Busters Unite Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three practical stress‐management strategies—deep breathing, positive self‐talk journaling, and peer support role‐play—to build resilience and regulate emotions.
Teaching evidence‐based coping tools helps students recognize and manage stress, boosts self‐confidence, and fosters supportive peer connections, promoting mental well‐being in everyday life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Stress Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Breathing Exercise
7 minutes
Step 3
Positive Self-Talk Journaling
8 minutes
Step 4
Peer Support Role-Play
6 minutes
Step 5
Share & Exit Ticket
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Stress Busters Unite
Learning Objectives
Recognizing Stress Signals
Deep Breathing Exercise
Positive Self-Talk Journaling
Peer Support Role-Play
Share & Exit Ticket
Key Takeaways
Next Steps
Thank You & Resources
Script
Journal
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
Rubric
