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Toolkit Creation Guide

Students will learn and apply evidence-based stress-management strategies, build personalized ‘stress chill’ toolkits at interactive stations, and use peer feedback to refine their toolkits.

This lesson empowers 7th graders to self-manage stress, equipping them with practical coping tools, boosting resilience, and promoting a supportive peer culture.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & SEL Connection

5 minutes

Step 2

Chill Strategies Mini-Lesson

10 minutes

Step 3

Station Rotations

20 minutes

Step 4

Reflect with Checklist

5 minutes

Step 5

Peer Review & Feedback

10 minutes

Step 6

Share & Closing

10 minutes

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Chill Strategies Mini-Lesson

What is Stress?

Why Manage Stress?

Chill Strategy 1: Deep Breathing

Chill Strategy 2: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Chill Strategy 3: Positive Self-Talk

Chill Strategy 4: Mindful Doodling

Station Rotation Instructions

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Chill Toolkit

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