Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify common academic stressors and reflect on how these stressors affect their feelings and behaviors, laying the foundation for healthy coping strategies.
Recognizing personal stress triggers is crucial for students to manage stress proactively, improving focus, well-being, and academic performance.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Stress Trigger Mapping
4 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Debrief
2 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will explore and practice a variety of healthy coping strategies for academic stress and choose at least one to try during the week.
Equipping students with concrete stress-management tools builds resilience, improves focus, and supports emotional well-being during challenging academic periods.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduction
1 minute
Step 3
Guided Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Strategy Practice Stations
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Strategy Selection
3 minutes
Step 6
Worksheet Debrief
1 minute
Step 7
Cool-Down
1 minute
Script
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize how stress influences their thoughts and emotions and learn grounding techniques to observe and re-center when stress arises.
Awareness of stress-related thoughts and feelings helps students break negative cycles, improve emotional regulation, and maintain focus under pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduction
1 minute
Step 3
Guided Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Grounding Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Reflective Practice
3 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and apply effective time-management strategies to organize their workload, reduce last-minute pressure, and build confidence in handling deadlines.
Strong time management prevents overwhelm by breaking tasks into manageable steps, improving focus and lowering stress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduction
1 minute
Step 3
Guided Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Time-Block Planning
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Debrief
1 minute
Step 6
Cool-Down
4 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will explore how peers and support networks can help manage academic stress by practicing giving and receiving support in realistic scenarios.
Social support reduces feelings of isolation and builds community resilience, helping students feel understood and backed when academic demands rise.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduction
1 minute
Step 3
Guided Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Role-Play Support Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Peer Support Reflection
3 minutes
Step 6
Worksheet Debrief
1 minute
Step 7
Cool-Down
1 minute
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 6 Lesson Plan
Students will integrate the stress-management strategies learned across sessions to create a personalized, sustainable action plan for handling academic stress.
Consolidating skills into a concrete plan empowers students to proactively manage stress, build resilience, and maintain well-being throughout the school year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduction
1 minute
Step 3
Guided Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Action Plan Development
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Debrief
2 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
3 minutes
Script
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