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Coping Skills Adventure

Lesson Plan

Coping Skills Adventure

Identify appropriate coping skills

This lesson engages a 3rd-grade student with impulsivity in a game-based activity to identify appropriate coping skills across various scenarios. By using relatable situations from the classroom, recess, and physical education class, the student will learn to apply coping strategies effectively. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage their emotions and reactions, fostering a more positive and productive learning environment.

Audience

3rd Grade Student with Impulsivity

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Printable Scenario Cards, and List of Coping Strategies

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly explain the importance of coping skills.
  • Introduce the activity as a fun game to learn how to handle different situations.

Step 2

Activity Setup

3 minutes

  • Present the six scenario cards to the student.
  • Explain that each card represents a different situation they might encounter.

Step 3

Game Play

7 minutes

  • Ask the student to pick a scenario card.
  • Discuss the scenario and ask the student to choose an appropriate coping strategy from the list.
  • Provide guidance and feedback as needed.
  • Repeat for all six scenarios.

Step 4

Closure

3 minutes

  • Recap the coping strategies discussed.
  • Encourage the student to use these strategies in real-life situations.
  • Praise the student for their participation and insights.
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Worksheet

Printable Scenario Cards

These cards contain different scenarios for the student to identify appropriate coping strategies. They are designed for one-sided printing.




Classroom: A classmate takes your pencil without asking.







Classroom: You don't understand the math problem and feel frustrated.







Recess: You want to join a game, but the group says no.







Recess: You fall and scrape your knee while playing.







PE Class: You lose a race and feel upset.







PE Class: A classmate teases you about your performance.







Classroom: During group work, a peer interrupts you every time you try to speak.







Recess: A friend promises to play with you but then decides to play with someone else instead.







PE Class: A peer laughs when you miss a catch during a game.




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Reading

List of Coping Strategies

A list of coping strategies for students to use in various scenarios. This handout supports the game-based activity by providing options for students to choose from.

  • Take deep breaths
  • Count to ten
  • Ask for help
  • Use positive self-talk
  • Walk away and take a break
  • Talk to a teacher or friend
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