Lesson Plan
Emotional Armor Lesson Plan
Empower a 9th grader to recognize sensitivity triggers, practice five coping strategies, and create a personalized Emotional Armor plan through reflection, practice, and role-play.
Heightened sensitivity can disrupt daily life and well-being. Building emotional resilience helps manage overwhelming feelings, boost confidence, and improve focus.
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Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
10 minutes
Step 2
Reflection Exercise
15 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Coping Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 5
Personalize Emotional Armor Plan
10 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Next Steps
5 minutes

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Emotional Armor Pre-Assessment

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Emotional Armor Post-Assessment
