Lesson Plan
Personal Coping Strategies Plan
Guide an 8th-grade student to identify personal stressors, explore calming techniques, and create a tailored coping plan to use during challenging moments.
Developing personalized self-management strategies empowers students to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve resilience, leading to better academic and social outcomes.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Personal Stressors
5 minutes
Step 3
Explore Calming Techniques
7 minutes
Step 4
Develop Personalized Coping Plan
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm-Down Techniques
Why Use Calming Techniques?
1. Deep Breathing
2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
3. Guided Visualization
4. Grounding (5-4-3-2-1)
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Journal
Cool Down
