Lesson Plan
Stress-Free Zone Guide
Guide an 8th grade student through four 30-minute sessions to identify stress triggers, learn and apply coping strategies, and track progress to build self-management skills.
Helps students build resilience by recognizing personal stressors and using tailored coping tools, which reduces anxiety and improves focus and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Identify Stress Triggers
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Explore Coping Strategies
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Practice and Personalized Plan
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Reflection and Next Steps
30 minutes
Slide Deck
1. Deep Breathing
2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
3. Positive Self-Talk
4. Mindful Visualization
5. Grounding Technique
6. 5-4-3-2-1 Senses Exercise
7. Journaling
8. Physical Activity Breaks
9. Time-Out & Space
10. Gratitude Practice
Worksheet
Journal
