Lesson Plan
Control and Choice Outline
Students will map personal emotional triggers along the self-regulation continuum and practice selecting effective coping strategies to manage stress in real time.
Understanding one’s triggers and having go-to coping tools helps 8th graders prevent emotional escalation, build resilience, and maintain focus in social and academic settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Classroom
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to the Self-Regulation Spectrum
5 minutes
Step 2
Trigger Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategy Carousel
15 minutes
Step 4
Plan of Action Development
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
The Self-Regulation Spectrum
Today’s Lesson Agenda
The Self-Regulation Continuum
Key Terms Defined
Trigger Tracker Worksheet
Coping Strategy Carousel
Plan of Action Slip
Reflection & Cool-Down
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
