Lesson Plan
Transition Toolkit Plan
Students will build a personalized Transition Toolkit by practicing mindfulness, guided breathing, reflective journaling, and peer support techniques to manage stress during major life changes.
Adolescents facing graduation and college transitions often experience heightened stress. This session equips 12th graders with concrete, research-backed strategies to boost resilience, emotional regulation, and peer connection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Mindfulness Moment
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Breathing Break
5 minutes
Step 4
Resilience Reflection
15 minutes
Step 5
Gratitude Circle Cool-Down
10 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Mindfulness Moments
What Is Mindfulness?
Settle In
Breathing Awareness
Body Scan
Noticing Thoughts
Reflection Prompt
Carry It Forward

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

