Stress Less, Achieve More

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stress Less, Achieve More

Setting up productive habits

This lesson aims to help students understand the importance of stress management in maintaining productive habits. Using the video 'Stress Management Techniques for Kids,' students will identify their stressors, discuss effective coping strategies, and create a personalized stress management toolkit.

Audience

Leaders (ages 13-18)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Setting up productive habits

Materials

Video: Stress Management Techniques for Kids, Worksheet: Stress Identification, Handout: Stress Management Toolkit, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Briefly introduce the topic of productive habits and the role of stress management.
Discuss the objective of the lesson: understanding stress and developing coping strategies.

Step 2

Watch Video

5 mins

Show the video on Stress Management Techniques for Kids to the class.
Encourage students to take notes on techniques they find useful.

Step 3

Stress Identification Exercise

15 mins

Hand out the Stress Identification Worksheet.
Give students 10 minutes to complete the worksheet individually, identifying their personal stressors and current coping mechanisms.
Collect worksheets for review, if applicable.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 mins

Gather students in small groups to discuss the stressors and coping mechanisms they identified.
Use guided discussion questions to facilitate conversation.

Step 5

Create Stress Management Toolkit

15 mins

Hand out the Stress Management Toolkit Handout.
Instruct students to create a personalized toolkit with strategies they feel will help them manage stress effectively.
Encourage students to share their toolkits with the group if comfortable.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to implement their stress management toolkits in their daily lives.
Answer any final questions from the students.

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Worksheet

Stress Identification Worksheet

This worksheet will help students identify their personal stressors and current coping mechanisms.

List three things that cause you stress.

Think about school, home, and social life.

What physical symptoms do you experience when you are stressed?

e.g., headaches, stomachaches, trouble sleeping.

What emotional symptoms do you experience when you are stressed?

e.g., feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or irritable.

What do you currently do to cope with stress?

e.g., talking to a friend, exercising, listening to music.

Reading

Stress Management Toolkit Handout

This handout provides a template for creating a personalized stress management toolkit.

My Stress Management Toolkit

Deep Breathing: Practice deep breathing exercises for 5 minutes.
Physical Activity: Engage in a favorite physical activity, such as walking or stretching.
Mindfulness: Spend 10 minutes on a mindfulness exercise or meditation.
Hobbies: Dedicate time to a hobby or activity that brings joy.
Support: Reach out to a friend or family member for support.
Journal: Write down thoughts and feelings in a journal.

Feel free to add more strategies that work best for you.