Lesson Plan
Mindful Moments Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute lesson, students will learn to recognize personal stress triggers and practice mindfulness techniques to build a personalized coping toolkit, fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Equipping 7th graders with basic mental health knowledge and coping skills promotes emotional well-being, reduces anxiety, and supports academic focus.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Stress Triggers
8 minutes
Step 3
Mindfulness Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Building a Coping Toolkit
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Mind Over Mood
Students will identify personal stress triggers, practice a guided mindfulness exercise, and create a personalized coping toolkit to manage emotions and build resilience.
Teaching mental health and coping skills at the Tier 1 level equips all 7th graders with essential strategies to recognize stress, regulate emotions, and maintain well-being in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress Trigger Identification
8 minutes
Step 3
Mindfulness Breathing Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Coping Toolkit Creation
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Mind Over Mood
Objectives
What Is Mental Health & Stress?
Identifying Stress Triggers
Mindfulness Breathing: 4-7-8 Technique
Creating Your Coping Toolkit
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Mind Over Mood Grade 5
In this 30-minute lesson, 5th graders will learn to spot simple stress triggers, practice an easy breathing exercise, and create a colorful coping toolkit they can use whenever they feel upset.
Helping 5th graders name what makes them feel worried and giving them hands-on coping tools supports emotional health, builds confidence, and creates a calm classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Stress Triggers
8 minutes
Step 3
Breathing Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Build Coping Toolkit
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Mind Over Mood Grade 6
In this 30-minute lesson, 6th graders will analyze personal stress triggers, practice multiple mindfulness activities including breathing and listening, and collaboratively develop and reflect on an advanced coping toolkit to enhance self-awareness and peer support.
At the 6th grade transition, encouraging deeper reflection and shared mindfulness strategies builds emotional resilience, fosters connection, and supports a positive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress Trigger Analysis
8 minutes
Step 3
Mindfulness Practices
7 minutes
Step 4
Advanced Coping Toolkit Creation
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Deeper Sharing
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Mind Over Mood Grade 8
In this 30-minute lesson, 8th graders will critically examine personal and peer stress sources, practice a guided mindfulness breathing exercise, apply coping strategies to real-world scenarios, and create a resilience action plan.
Eighth graders face complex social and academic pressures; this lesson builds strategic coping skills, self-reflection, and practical application to help students manage stress now and in high school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress Source Exploration
8 minutes
Step 3
Mindfulness Practice & Reflection
7 minutes
Step 4
Scenario-Based Toolkit Application
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Action Planning
3 minutes
