Lesson Plan

Stress Survival Kit Lesson Plan

Students will identify personal stress triggers and practice at least three coping strategies—deep breathing, visualization, and positive self-talk—to build resilience and manage stress.

Teaching practical coping skills empowers students to handle everyday stressors, improves emotional well-being, and fosters a more focused, resilient classroom community.

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Prepare and Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Stress

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Stress Triggers

5 minutes

Step 3

Introduce Coping Strategies

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Practice Activity

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

3 minutes

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Stress Survival Kit

Lesson Objectives

What Is Stress?

Identify Your Stress Triggers

Coping Strategy: Deep Breathing

Coping Strategy: Visualization

Coping Strategy: Positive Self-Talk

Group Practice Activity

Reflection and Exit Ticket

Closing & Next Steps

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Stress Survival Kit

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