Lesson Plan
Circuit Setup Guide
Provide teachers with a clear, step-by-step guide to quickly prepare and organize all five Mind Gym stations, assign student roles, and ensure a smooth 30-minute mental health circuit.
Efficient set-up maximizes student engagement, builds classroom routines, and minimizes downtime—helping 9th graders transition seamlessly into resilience-building activities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Arrange Station Layout
3 minutes
Step 2
Assign Roles & Brief Leaders
2 minutes
Step 3
Review Rotation Signal
1 minute
Step 4
Quick Equipment Check
2 minutes
Step 5
Launch Mind Gym Circuit
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Station 1: Mental Warm-Up
Gratitude Journaling Prompts
Reflection Questions
Set the Timer and Begin

Activity


Activity


Cool Down

