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Coping Strategies Adventure

Ryan Holt Ph.D.

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Coping Strategies Adventure

Identify coping strategies in stress

This lesson engages a 3rd grader with impulsivity in a game-based learning activity to identify coping strategies in stressful academic settings. By using scenario-based activities, the student will learn to recognize stress triggers and apply appropriate coping mechanisms. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential skills to manage stress, enhancing their academic performance and emotional well-being.

Audience

3rd Grader with Impulsivity

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Scenario Cards, Coping Strategy Cards, and Timer

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Briefly explain the importance of coping strategies in stressful situations.
  • Introduce the concept of the game: "Coping Strategies Adventure."

Step 2

Scenario Activity

12 minutes

  • Present different scenario cards depicting stressful academic situations.
  • Ask the student to choose a coping strategy card that best fits each scenario.
  • Discuss why the chosen strategy is effective for the scenario.

Step 3

Reflection

3 minutes

  • Ask the student to reflect on a time they felt stressed and how they could use a coping strategy.
  • Encourage sharing thoughts and feelings about the activity.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

  • Summarize the key coping strategies discussed.
  • Reinforce the importance of using these strategies in real-life situations.
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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

These cards present different stressful academic scenarios for the student to respond to using coping strategies.




You forgot your homework at home.







You have a test tomorrow and feel unprepared.







Your friend is upset with you during recess.







You didn't understand the math lesson today.




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Worksheet

Coping Strategy Cards

These cards provide various coping strategies for the student to choose from when faced with stressful scenarios.




Take deep breaths.







Ask for help from a teacher.







Write down your feelings.







Take a short break and walk around.




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