Lesson Plan

Stress-Buster Toolbox

Students will learn five practical coping skills via a brief slideshow, apply them in real-life scenarios, and reflect on how to use these strategies when stressed.

Equipping students with coping tools boosts emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and fosters self-regulation in both academic and personal challenges.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Show Presentation

3 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection

7 minutes

Step 5

Lesson Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Five Quick Coping Skills

1. Deep Breathing

2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Lesson Plan

Stress-Buster Toolbox

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction and Hook

Step 2

Slide Show Presentation

Step 3

Interactive Activity

Step 4

Individual Reflection

Step 5

Lesson Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Five Quick Coping Skills

1. Deep Breathing

2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation

3. Positive Self-Talk

4. Guided Imagery

5. Grounding Techniques

Putting It All Together

Activity

Worksheet

Stress-Buster Toolbox

Nita Keith