Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce the concept of stress and stressors, build rapport, complete a baseline worksheet to identify personal stressors and intensity, and reinforce learning with a quick sorting game.
Establishing a clear understanding of stress and identifying personal stressors provides a foundation for self-awareness and targeted coping strategies, tailored to the student’s needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Stress & Stressors
7 minutes
Step 3
Baseline Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Stress Thermometer Introduction
5 minutes
Step 5
Stressors Sorting Game
3 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
Game
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Help the student recognize and map physical stress signals through a guided body scan and reflective journaling to increase self-awareness.
Identifying bodily cues of stress early empowers the student to catch stress in the moment and manage it proactively, strengthening mind-body awareness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Body Scan
10 minutes
Step 3
Discuss Physical Sensations
5 minutes
Step 4
Journaling Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Preview Next Session
2 minutes
