Lesson Plan
Bounce Back Skills Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three practical coping strategies for managing stress and emotions, collaborate in a cooperative game to reinforce skills, and reflect on how to use these techniques in real-life situations.
Teaching coping skills equips students with tools to handle everyday stress, supports emotional regulation, enhances resilience, and promotes a positive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Mindful Breathing Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Skills
4 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorm Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Cooperative Game: Scenario Swap
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Exit Ticket
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Bounce Back Skills
Lesson Objectives
Three Coping Strategies
Mindful Breathing Warm-Up
Brainstorm Activity
Cooperative Game: Stress Ball Pass
Reflection & Exit Ticket

Game

