Lesson Plan
Mood Mapping Strategy Outline
Students will use daily mood mapping to recognize emotional triggers, brainstorm coping strategies, and develop a personalized coping plan to build self-awareness and resilience.
Regular mood mapping helps students spot emotional patterns, practice self-regulation skills, and equips them with tailored coping strategies for Tier 2 behavioral support.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Check-In & Mood Rating
2 minutes
Step 2
Guided Practice: Understanding Triggers vs. Coping
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Introduce Coping Strategies
4 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice: Strategy Brainstorming
3 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Complete Mood Map & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Understanding Triggers & Coping Strategies
What is a Trigger?
Examples of Triggers
What are Coping Strategies?
Examples of Coping Strategies
Quick Breathing Exercise
Your Turn: Identify a Trigger
Brainstorm: Coping Strategies
Recap & Next Steps
Worksheet
Discussion
