Lesson Plan
Riding Emotional Waves
Students will learn practical coping strategies for anxiety, anger, and sadness and create a personalized coping plan to manage tough emotions in real-life situations.
Building resilience and emotional well-being helps students navigate stress and improves mental health, academic focus, and interpersonal relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Personal Coping Plan Development
10 minutes
Step 4
Pair Discussion and Feedback
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Riding Emotional Waves: Coping Strategies
Learning Objectives
Why Emotion Awareness Matters
Overview of Coping Strategies
Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Strategy 2: Journaling
Strategy 3: Seeking Support
Worksheet
Worksheet
