Lesson Plan
Stress Navigation Blueprint
Students will identify personal stress signs and triggers, map their stress ‘waves,’ and apply at least two coping strategies to build resilience.
Early awareness and practice of stress-management empowers 7th graders to recognize pressure, reduce overwhelm, and develop lifelong self-care skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation of Stress Waves
10 minutes
Step 3
Stress Mapping Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief & Strategy Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 5
Calm Reflection Cool-down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Navigating Waves of Stress
What Is Stress?
Stress as a Wave
Signs of Stress
Common Middle-School Triggers
Healthy Coping Strategies
Quick Breathing Break
Reflection & Next Steps
Activity
Cool Down
