Lesson Plan
Catch Your Calm
Students will learn three practical coping skills for everyday stress and practice applying them in real-life scenarios, building a toolkit for emotional regulation.
Equipping 7th graders with coping strategies fosters emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and improves focus, behavior, and overall well-being in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Stress and Coping
10 minutes
Step 2
Teach Three Coping Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Scenario-Based Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Personal Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Coping Champions
Students will learn and practice three evidence-based coping strategies and create a personalized plan to manage stress in real-life situations.
Building coping skills enhances emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and supports academic focus and positive peer interactions for 7th graders.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Stress & Coping
10 minutes
Step 2
Demonstrate Three Coping Strategies
12 minutes
Step 3
Scenario-Based Group Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Develop Personal Coping Plan
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Coping Champions
What is Stress? What is a Coping Skill?
Why Manage Stress?
Coping Strategy #1: Deep Breathing
Coping Strategy #2: Positive Self-Talk
Coping Strategy #3: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Group Practice Instructions
Develop Your Personal Coping Plan
Exit Ticket & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Reading
Journal
Activity
