Lesson Plan
Navigating Stress Map
Students will map two personal stress triggers and practice a grounding or breathing technique to navigate stress.
Understanding personal stress triggers and having concrete coping strategies builds students’ self-awareness, emotional resilience, and ability to stay focused under pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Skit
5 minutes
Step 2
Brain’s Stress Response & Routes
7 minutes
Step 3
Personal Trigger Mapping
8 minutes
Step 4
Guided Breathing Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Stress GPS
Lesson Objectives
Scenario Skit: Stress Detour
Brain’s Stress Response
Coping Routes
Personal Trigger Mapping
Guided Breathing Practice
Reflection & Next Steps
Script
Activity
Cool Down
