Lesson Plan
Stress Less Plan
Students will learn to recognize physical, emotional, and behavioral stress signals, set personalized self-care goals, and practice peer support strategies to manage stress effectively.
Understanding and managing stress early builds resilience, promotes mental well-being, and fosters a supportive classroom community where students help each other cope.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Pulse Check Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress Signals Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Peer Support Circles
10 minutes
Step 4
Self-Care Bingo Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Self-Care Commitment
5 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Understanding Stress Signals
What Is Stress?
Categories of Stress Signals
Physical Signals
Emotional & Behavioral Signals
Identify Your Signals
Discussion & Share

Warm Up


Discussion


Activity


Cool Down

