Lesson Plan
Mastering Middle School Calm Lesson Plan
Student will learn and practice three coping skills—deep breathing, positive self-talk, and mindful breaks—then integrate them using strategy cards to manage stress at school and home.
Middle schoolers face rising academic and social pressures. Teaching practical coping tools builds emotional resilience, self-regulation, and confidence, helping the student navigate challenges with greater calm and focus.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Deep Breathing Technique
10 minutes
Step 3
Positive Self-Talk Strategy
10 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Breaks Planning
10 minutes
Step 5
Integrating Skills with Strategy Cards
15 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Next Steps
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Mastering Middle School Calm
Session Objectives
What Are Coping Skills?
Deep Breathing Technique
Practice Deep Breathing
Positive Self-Talk Strategy
Your Positive Statements
Mindful Breaks Planning
Your Mindful Break Plan
Integrating Skills with Strategy Cards
Reflection & Next Steps
Great Work!
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