Lesson Plan
Explorer’s Roadmap
Students will identify personal emotional triggers and develop coping strategies through journaling and creative art, aiming to build self-awareness and resilience.
Understanding emotional triggers helps students manage their responses, fostering emotional resilience, improved decision-making, and overall well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 2
Trigger Exploration
15 minutes
Step 3
Journaling Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Creative Collage Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Rubric Feedback
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Understanding Emotional Triggers
What Is an Emotional Trigger?
Types of Triggers
Common Trigger Examples
Identify Your Top 3 Triggers
Trace Your Responses
Next Steps & Coping Strategies
Journal
Activity
Rubric
