Lesson Plan

Mind Matters Lesson Plan

Students will define mental health, recognize common emotions and stressors, and practice two coping strategies to manage feelings.

Early understanding of mental health fosters self-awareness, reduces stigma, and equips students with tools for emotional resilience and well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Instruction

8 minutes

Step 3

Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mental Health Concepts

Lesson Objectives

What Is Mental Health?

Emotion Scale

Why Mental Health Matters

Discussion Prompts

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Mind Matters

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