Lesson Plan

Action for Joy Lesson Plan

Students will learn how engaging in positive activities can improve mood and will create a personalized action plan to boost well-being.

This lesson gives students a practical strategy—behavioral activation—to manage emotions, build self-awareness, and foster resilience by planning and tracking enjoyable activities.

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Prepare Materials and Environment

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Behavioral Activation

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Mood-Boosting Activities

7 minutes

Step 3

Personal Action Planning

10 minutes

Step 4

Share and Reflect

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure

3 minutes

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Action for Joy

What is Behavioral Activation?

How Actions Influence Feelings

Brainstorm Mood-Boosting Activities

Create Your Action Plan

Track Your Mood

Share & Reflect

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Discussion

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Action for Joy

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