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Winter Wellness Wonder: Self-Care Strategies

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Lesson Plan

Winter Wellness Wonder: Self-Care Strategies

Explore self-care strategies

In this lesson, students will explore various self-care strategies to maintain mental and physical wellness during the winter months. They will engage in discussions and activities to create personal self-care plans, integrating stress-relief techniques to manage holiday stress and academic pressures. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to enhance their well-being and resilience during challenging times.

Audience

Grades 7-12 Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Explore self-care strategies

Materials

Discussion Questions, Self-Care Plan Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of self-care, especially during the winter months.
  • Ask students to share any self-care practices they currently use.

Step 2

Discussion on Self-Care Strategies

10 minutes

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about different self-care strategies.
  • Encourage students to think about both mental and physical wellness.

Step 3

Create Personal Self-Care Plans

15 minutes

  • Distribute the Self-Care Plan Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to fill out the worksheet, identifying personal stressors and strategies they can use to manage them.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can incorporate these strategies into their daily routines.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Invite a few students to share their self-care plans with the class.
  • Conclude with a reminder of the importance of self-care and encourage students to practice their plans regularly.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on self-care strategies for mental and physical wellness.

What are some self-care strategies you currently use?

Encourage students to think about activities that help them relax and recharge.







How can self-care help manage stress during the holidays and school pressures?

Discuss the benefits of self-care in reducing stress and improving mental health.







What are some barriers to practicing self-care, and how can we overcome them?

Explore common obstacles like time constraints and suggest practical solutions.







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Worksheet

Self-Care Plan Worksheet

A worksheet to help students create personalized self-care plans, focusing on stress-relief techniques and daily routines.

List three stressors you experience during the winter months.








Identify three self-care strategies you can use to manage these stressors.








How can you incorporate these strategies into your daily routine?








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