Lesson Plan

Coping Toolbox Creation Plan

Students will identify and create their own coping toolbox by exploring various strategies, fostering self-awareness and resilience.

This lesson empowers 5th graders to effectively manage stress by understanding and using personal coping skills, promoting their emotional well-being.

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Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

10 minutes

Step 2

Build Your Toolbox Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Share Your Toolbox Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

10 minutes

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Welcome to Your Coping Toolbox!

Introduce the coping skills with clear examples students can relate to. Encourage discussion by asking if anyone has used similar strategies in their own life.

What are Coping Skills?

Explain what coping skills are and why they're important. Use simple language and examples relevant to their daily experiences.

Examples of Coping Strategies

Break down a few common coping strategies like deep breathing, talking to someone, and drawing. Ask students for examples or if they've tried any of these.

Finding What Works for You

Encourage students to think about which coping skills might work best for them. Ask open-ended questions to spark their creativity.

Get Ready to Build Your Toolbox!

Summarize the key ideas and reinforce the message that everyone has unique ways of coping. Invite them to start thinking about what they'd include in their own toolkit.

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Discussion

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What's in Your Coping Toolbox?

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