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Focus and Coping Strategies

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Lesson Plan

Focus and Coping Strategies

Teach coping strategies for focus

This lesson aims to equip students with effective coping strategies to enhance their focus and concentration. Through a combination of discussion, interactive activities, and a video, students will learn practical techniques to manage distractions and improve their attention span. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with skills that are essential for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

15 Grade 7 students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Printable Cards for Activity, Video: 5 Minute Meditation: Focus, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of focus in daily activities and academics.
  • Ask students to share moments when they found it hard to concentrate and what they did to cope.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video content and ask students which techniques they found interesting or useful.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation.

Step 4

Activity: Focus Game

10 mins

  • Distribute printable cards with different focus challenges (e.g., counting backwards, listing items in a category).
  • Students work in pairs to complete the challenges, practicing focus and concentration.
  • Encourage students to use techniques from the video to help them stay focused.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new strategy they will try to improve their focus.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies regularly.
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Discussion

Focus and Coping Strategies Discussion

A discussion to explore students' experiences with focus and introduce coping strategies.

What are some situations where you find it hard to focus?

Encourage students to think about both academic and non-academic situations.







What strategies do you currently use to regain focus?

Guide students to reflect on their current habits and their effectiveness.







How can the techniques from the video help you in your daily life?

Discuss the practical application of meditation and mindfulness techniques.







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Worksheet

Focus Challenge Cards

Printable cards with focus challenges for students to practice concentration skills.




Count backwards from 100 by 7s.







List 10 animals that live in the ocean.







Name 5 countries in Europe.







Recite the alphabet backwards.







List 8 fruits that are red.




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