Lesson Plan
Master Your Calm Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three coping skills—deep breathing, positive self-talk, and grounding—to manage stress and reflect on their effectiveness.
Teaching coping strategies builds emotional resilience, enhances self-regulation, reduces anxiety, and creates a supportive classroom climate where all students feel equipped to handle stress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Coping Skills
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice Stations
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Master Your Calm
Objectives
Warm-Up: Share & Connect
What Are Coping Skills?
Practice Stations
Station 1: Deep Breathing
Station 2: Positive Self-Talk
Station 3: Grounding Technique
Cool-Down & Reflection
Share & Wrap-Up
Lesson Plan
Stress Survival Kit Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three coping skills—deep breathing, positive self-talk, and grounding—to manage stress and reflect on which strategy works best for them.
This lesson equips students with essential stress-management tools to build emotional resilience, enhance self-regulation, and foster a supportive classroom environment where they feel empowered to handle everyday challenges.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Coping Skills
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice Stations
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Stress Survival Kit
Objectives
Warm-Up: Share & Connect
What Are Coping Skills?
Practice Stations
Station 1: Deep Breathing
Station 2: Positive Self-Talk
Station 3: Grounding Technique
Cool-Down & Reflection
Share & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Script
Activity
Reading
Worksheet
