Lesson Plan
Stress Detective Plan
Students will recognize stress signals, identify personal triggers through a mapping activity, and share coping strategies to build self-management skills.
Understanding stress and personal triggers helps students manage emotions, improve focus, and develop healthy coping skills essential for academic success and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Stress Emoji Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Unmasking Stress
8 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Trigger Mapping
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Reflection Circle
12 minutes

Slide Deck
Unmasking Stress
What Is Stress?
Why Do We Feel Stress?
Physical Signs of Stress
Emotional Signs of Stress
Behavioral Signs of Stress
Stress in Action: Sarah’s Story
Stress in Action: Jamal’s Story
Your Turn: Reflection
Key Takeaways

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down

