Lesson Plan
Calm Quest Lesson Plan
Students will understand stress, identify personal stressors, learn strategies for themselves, and practice supporting a friend’s stress management.
Building peer-support skills alongside self-regulation strategies strengthens classroom community, fosters empathy, and equips 5th graders to help themselves and each other cope with everyday stress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Stress
6 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Stressors
6 minutes
Step 4
Learning Strategies
4 minutes
Step 5
Supporting a Friend
5 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Closure
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Quest: Master Stress
When Have You Felt Stressed?
What Is Stress?
Stress Examples
Map Your Stress Journey
Identifying Our Stressors
Stress-Buster Strategies
Calm Breathing Demo
Create Your Stress-Buster Toolbox
Supporting a Friend
Reflection & 3-2-1 Routine
Worksheet
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
