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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.

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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

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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

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Cool Down

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Stress-Busting Superstars

Jennifer Marquez

Tier 1
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