Lesson Plan
Resilience Launch Plan
In this 30-minute lesson, students will define resilience and identify three practical bounce-back strategies to apply in real-life setbacks this week.
Resilience is key to students’ emotional well-being and academic success. Teaching bounce-back strategies empowers them to cope with challenges, build grit, and adopt a growth mindset.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Do Now
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Resilience
8 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Selection
10 minutes
Step 4
Share and Commit
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Bounce-Back Basics
Do Now: Think of a Setback
Today's Objective
Key Concepts
A Bounce-Back Story
Bounce-Back Strategies Menu
Plan Your Strategies
Share & Commit
Exit Ticket
Warm Up
Worksheet
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
4-Day Pacing Guide
Over four 30-minute lessons, students will define resilience, grit, and growth mindset, explore six bounce-back strategies, plan three strategies for real-life use, and reflect on their application.
Condensing to four days maintains focus while giving students time to internalize resilience skills, practice coping strategies, and commit to real-world application.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare 4-Day Unit
8 minutes
Step 1
Day 1: Resilience & Mindset Intro
30 minutes
Step 2
Day 2: Explore Bounce-Back Strategies
30 minutes
Step 3
Day 3: Plan & Commit
30 minutes
Step 4
Day 4: Reflect & Exit Ticket
30 minutes
