Lesson Plan

Stand Firm Strategies

Students will learn strategies to identify and resist peer pressure, practice techniques to build self-confidence and resilience, and gain insights into handling social rejection.

Building resilience and understanding how to handle rejection equips students with practical skills to navigate both peer pressure and social challenges.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Game: Peer Pressure Challenge

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Confidence Circle

7 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

What is Confidence?

Introduce the concept of confidence and its role in resisting peer pressure. Emphasize visuals and bullet points to define each key term. Transition through each slide to maintain engagement and check for understanding.

Components of Confidence

Discuss the various components that build confidence such as self-awareness, self-esteem, and communication skills. Use the bullet points as discussion prompts.

Confidence & Peer Pressure

Link confidence to managing peer pressure. Explain how knowing your strengths can help you stand firm when faced with peer pressure.

Building Your Own Confidence

Conclude by reiterating that building confidence is a continuous process. Invite students to think of one personal strength as a stepping stone to increased confidence.