Lesson Plan
Stress Buster Blueprint Lesson Plan
Participants will recognize personal stress triggers, explore evidence-based coping strategies, and create a personalized action plan to enhance well-being and resilience.
Effective stress management supports educators’ health, models resilience for students, and fosters a positive school climate. This lesson equips school leaders and teachers with practical tools to sustain their effectiveness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Slide Deck & Videos
10 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Engagement Game
5 minutes
Step 5
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 6
Personal Action Plan Project
10 minutes
Step 7
Assessment: Quiz and Test
5 minutes
Step 8
Cool-Down Activity
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress Buster Blueprint
Session Objectives
What Is Stress?
How Stress Impacts Educators
Reflection: Identify Your Stressors
Evidence-Based Coping Strategies
Interactive Poll
Engagement Activity: Stress-Buster Bingo
Group Discussion
Draft Your Personal Action Plan
SMART Goal Example
Additional Resources
Cool-Down & Mindfulness
Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Script


Worksheet


Reading


Discussion


Activity


Project Guide


Rubric


Quiz
Stress Management Quiz

Answer Key


Test
Stress Management Test

Game


Warm Up


Cool Down

