Lesson Plan
Coping Circle Lesson Plan
Students will identify stressors, explore coping skills in discussion and role-plays, and create a personalized plan to manage end-of-year stress.
By sharing experiences in a supportive circle and practicing strategies, students build resilience, reduce anxiety, and strengthen peer networks as they finish the school year.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Norms
5 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Coping Skills
8 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Role-Play
7 minutes
Step 4
Personal Coping Plan
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Close
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Coping Circle: Finish Strong
Session Objectives
Why Coping Skills Matter
Group Norms
Warm-Up Icebreaker
Brainstorm Coping Skills
Scenario Role-Play
Role-Play Debrief
Personal Coping Plan
Reflection Prompts
Closing & Takeaways

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