Lesson Plan
Stress-Busting Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify common stressors, recognize their personal stress responses, and build a personalized coping toolbox with practical strategies to stay calm and focused throughout the school year.
Developing healthy stress management empowers students to maintain emotional balance, improve concentration, and boost academic performance. Early coping skills foster resilience and a positive classroom environment.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Recognition
7 minutes
Step 3
Build Your Toolbox
8 minutes
Step 4
Practice Deep Breathing
5 minutes
Step 5
Personal Plan & Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress-Busting Superstars
What Is Stress?
Recognizing Stress Signals
Scenario Recognition
Build Your Coping Toolbox
Deep Breathing Practice
My Stress-Busting Goal

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Activity


Cool Down

