Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Students in 4th and 5th grade will identify their personal stress triggers and explore foundational coping strategies through interactive discussion and hands-on activities.
Recognizing common stress points helps upper-elementary students manage big emotions early, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and classroom focus.
Audience
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Approach
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Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Coping Strategies Overview
5 minutes
Step 3
Identify Personal Triggers
8 minutes
Step 4
Partner Sharing
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Goal Setting
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Coping Champs: Session 1
Today’s Objectives
Why Coping Strategies Matter
Feel Your Feelings
What Is a Coping Strategy?
Coping Strategies Worksheet Overview
Identifying Your Triggers
Pair-Share Activity
Set a Coping Goal
Great Work! See You Next Time
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Discussion
Activity
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