Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to recognizing personal stress signals and practicing deep breathing as a coping strategy.
Building self-awareness of stress signs helps students identify when they're overwhelmed and empowers them with a practical calming technique to manage stress proactively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussing Stress and Signs
10 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Personal Stress Signals
15 minutes
Step 4
Teaching Deep Breathing Technique
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Journaling
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Quest: Session 1
What Is Stress?
Your Personal Stress Signals
Deep Breathing Technique
Reflection and Journaling
Worksheet
Worksheet
Journal
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Extend students' coping toolkit by exploring multiple stress-management strategies and creating a personalized action plan.
Providing varied coping options empowers students to find strategies that resonate, building resilience and self-efficacy when stress arises.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Previous Reflections
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce New Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Explore Strategies
15 minutes
Step 4
Select Preferred Strategies
5 minutes
Step 5
Create Personalized Action Plan
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Quest: Session 2
Review Previous Reflections
Introducing New Coping Strategies
Exploring Strategies
Selecting Preferred Strategies
Creating Your Personal Action Plan
Worksheet
Worksheet
