Lesson Plan
Coping Tools Overview
Introduce the student to a range of evidence-based coping strategies and collaboratively set personalized practice goals to enhance stress management.
Equipping an 8th grader with concrete coping tools fosters self-efficacy, reduces anxiety, and builds long-term resilience in academic and personal contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Coping Strategies Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Stress-Buster Toolkit Slide Deck
10 minutes
Step 4
Build Your Toolbox Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Affirmation
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress-Buster Toolkit
1. Deep Breathing
2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
3. Guided Visualization
4. Mindfulness Body Scan
5. Journaling

Activity


Worksheet


Journal


Cool Down

