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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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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

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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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Coping Toolbox

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Katherine Nicolau

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