Lesson Plan
Stress Detective Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal stress triggers and practice two mindfulness techniques—focused breathing and body scanning—to enhance self-management and emotional regulation.
Equipping students with stress-management skills fosters resilience, reduces anxiety, and supports focus and well-being in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Quick Breathe Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Stress Triggers
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity 1: Stress Detective Scenarios
15 minutes
Step 4
Activity 2: Trigger Tracking Chart
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Guided Body Scan
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindful Moments
Warm-Up: Quick Breathe Check
Today's Objectives
What Is a Stress Trigger?
Common School Stressors
Activity 1: Stress Detective Scenarios
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Share Your Findings
Activity 2: Trigger Tracking Chart
Cool-Down: Guided Body Scan
Great Job, Everyone!
Lesson Plan
Stress Detective Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal stress triggers and practice mindfulness techniques—focused breathing and body scanning—to build self-management and stress management skills in a 45-minute session.
Teaching students to recognize stress and use quick, research-backed mindfulness exercises fosters emotional regulation, resilience, and focus—skills that support academic success and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Quick Breathe Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Stress Triggers
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity 1: Stress Detective Scenarios
15 minutes
Step 4
Activity 2: Trigger Tracking Chart
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Guided Body Scan
5 minutes
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
