Lesson Plan
Armor Building Blueprint
Equip a 10th grade student with mental tools—positive self-talk, grounding techniques, and reflective writing—to manage stress and anxiety. By session’s end, the student will practice two coping strategies and draft a personalized anxiety action plan.
Teaching these skills builds emotional resilience, reduces anxiety’s impact on learning, and empowers the student with self-efficacy. Early intervention supports long-term mental health and academic success.
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Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Coaching Dialogue
20 minutes
Step 4
Grounding Stones Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Your Anxiety Shield
What Is Anxiety?
How Anxiety Affects You
Anxiety Armor Components
Grounding Technique: 5-4-3-2-1
Next Steps: Building Your Shield

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