Stress Management for Teens

Patricia Bailey

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stress Management for Teens

Explore and apply stress management techniques

In this lesson, 10th-grade students will explore various stress management techniques, including mindfulness and effective time management. This lesson is essential as it provides students with practical tools to manage stress, enhancing their emotional well-being and academic performance.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore and apply stress management techniques

Materials

Pens and paper, Worksheet: Teen Stress Management, and Exit Ticket: Stress Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a discussion on what stress is and its impact on teenagers.
Encourage students to share common stressors they face, such as exams or social pressures.
Highlight the importance of managing stress effectively.

Step 2

Mindfulness Exercise

15 mins

Guide students through a mindfulness exercise, focusing on breathing and being present.
Discuss the benefits of mindfulness in reducing stress.

Step 3

Time Management Skills

15 mins

Introduce time management techniques, such as setting priorities and using planners.
Have students create a weekly schedule to balance schoolwork and leisure.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 mins

Divide students into small groups to discuss stress management scenarios.
Each group presents their approach to handling stress using the techniques learned.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

Distribute the Exit Ticket: Stress Reflection.
Ask students to write about one technique they plan to use and why.
Collect exit tickets and emphasize the importance of ongoing stress management.

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Worksheet

Teen Stress Management Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore stress management techniques through guided questions and scenarios.

Identify three stressors in your life and their effects on you.

Consider academic, social, and personal stressors.

Describe a mindfulness exercise you found helpful and why.

Think about breathing exercises or meditation.

Plan a weekly schedule to manage your tasks effectively.

Include school, extracurriculars, and relaxation time.

Quiz

Stress Reflection Exit Ticket