Lesson Plan
Stress Less Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal stressors, recognize physical and emotional stress signals, and practice at least two coping techniques to manage everyday stress in school and home settings.
High school transition brings academic, social, and extracurricular pressures. Equipping 9th graders with stress management skills promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and better focus in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Self-Assessment Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Exploration
8 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-up
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress Less: Teen Survival
Learning Objectives
What Is Stress?
Recognizing Stress Signals
Self-Assessment Activity
Exploring Coping Strategies
Guided Breathing Practice
Reflection & Next Steps

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Worksheet


Reading


Activity

