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Mind Matters Lesson Plan

Students will recognize and name a range of emotions, identify common stress signals, and explore practical coping strategies to support their mental well-being.

Building emotional awareness and stress-management skills fosters resilience, empathy, and healthier coping habits, equipping 9th graders with essential tools for academic and personal success.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Exploration Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Recognizing Stress Signals

7 minutes

Step 4

Coping Strategies Brainstorm

8 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closure

2 minutes

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Mind Matters: You Matter

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What Are Emotions?

Emotion Exploration Activity

What Is Stress?

Recognizing Stress Signals

Coping Strategies Brainstorm

Sharing Coping Strategies

Reflection & Next Steps

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Mind Matters: You Matter

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