Welcome students and introduce today’s lesson. Emphasize that we’ll be learning how to plan for self-care and mental health over the summer break. Explain that by the end, everyone will have a personalized Summer Recharge Blueprint.

Read through the objectives aloud. Invite students to share what they think each goal means. Highlight that these steps mirror how adults plan for wellbeing, too.

Ask: “What does self-care mean to you?” Collect a few responses. Introduce the five categories: physical, emotional, creative, social, and digital detox. Mention that the [Self-Care Techniques Infographic](#self-care-techniques-infographic) lists specific ideas under each.

Distribute the [Reflection Prompts Handout](#reflection-prompts-handout). Give students 8 minutes to write their answers. Circulate to prompt deeper thinking (e.g., “What activity helped you feel calm last summer?”).

Project or display the [Self-Care Techniques Infographic](#self-care-techniques-infographic). Lead a brief discussion of each category. Then have students pair up and highlight 2–3 techniques they want to try, jotting ideas on sticky notes.

Hand out the [Summer Self-Care Blueprint Template](#summer-self-care-blueprint-template). Explain each column: Week, Activity, Resources Needed, Fallback Option. Encourage realistic planning—small steps lead to habit building.

Invite 2–3 volunteers to share one part of their blueprint. Reinforce that plans can change—encourage checking in weekly. Collect templates if desired, or have students keep theirs for home.