Lesson Plan
Coping Quest Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice deep breathing and mindfulness, demonstrating at least one coping strategy independently by session end.
Introducing effective coping tools early empowers the student to self-regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve focus in and out of class.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Video Modeling
5 minutes
Step 4
Guided Deep Breathing Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Belly Breathing Balloon Game
5 minutes
Step 6
Quiz and Cool Down
3 minutes

Slide Deck
What Are Coping Strategies?
Warm-Up: Belly Breathing
Deep Breathing Steps
Belly Balloon Game
Quiz Time!
Cool Down

Script


Worksheet


Quiz
Session 1 Quiz

Answer Key


Warm Up


Cool Down

