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Finish Strong Lesson Plan

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 5th graders will reflect on end-of-year goals, learn and practice three coping strategies for stress, and create a personalized plan to finish the school year strong as they transition to 6th grade.

Helps students manage anxiety, build resilience, and set actionable goals to boost confidence and emotional regulation during a pivotal transition to middle school.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Icebreaker & Goal Reflection

5 minutes

Step 2

Facing End-of-Year Stress

5 minutes

Step 3

Coping Skills Instruction

7 minutes

Step 4

Practice Coping Skills

5 minutes

Step 5

Finish Strong Plan Creation

5 minutes

Step 6

Share & Cool-Down

3 minutes

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Finish Strong: Coping Kickoff

Icebreaker & Goal Reflection

Facing End-of-Year Stress

Coping Skills Instruction

Practice Coping Skills

Finish Strong Plan Creation

Share & Cool-Down

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Finish Strong: Coping Kickoff

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Kylie Taniguchi

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