Lesson Plan
Trigger & Tactic Toolkit
Guide a 7th grade student to recognize personal emotional triggers and practice effective coping strategies through reflection and role-play. Goals: identify triggers, explore coping options, practice techniques, and develop a personalized action plan.
Middle school students often face new stressors but lack emotional awareness and coping tools. This session builds self-awareness, resilience, and empowers the student with practical strategies to manage emotions, reducing anxiety and improving classroom engagement.
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Emotional Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Present Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice Coping Techniques
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Plan Next Steps
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Coping Strategy Cards
Deep Breathing
Positive Self-Talk
Grounding: 5-4-3-2-1
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Visualization
Movement Break
Mindful Observation
Gratitude Pause
Journaling

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