Lesson Plan
Coping Toolbox Lesson Plan
Students will explore and practice diverse coping strategies by collaboratively creating personalized toolboxes, enabling them to manage stress and emotions effectively in daily life.
Building a repertoire of coping tools boosts resilience, fosters peer support, and equips 4th graders with practical skills to navigate challenges and regulate emotions both in and out of school.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feelings Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Toolbox Tips Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Card Station
15 minutes
Step 4
My Coping Code Journal Reflection
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up: Toolbox Talk
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Coping Toolbox: Toolbox Tips
Lesson Objectives
1. Deep Breathing
2. Positive Self-Talk
3. Drawing & Coloring
4. Movement Break
5. Talking it Out
6. Sensory Grounding
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