Lesson Plan
Stress-Buster Toolkit Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice practical coping skills—mindful breathing, journaling, positive self-talk—to manage stress and build resilience.
Equipping 7th graders with coping strategies helps them navigate daily stressors, improve focus, and foster emotional well-being as they face academic and social challenges.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Breathing Exercise
7 minutes
Step 3
Journaling Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Share & Reflect
7 minutes
Step 5
Closure & Assessment
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress-Buster Toolkit
What Is Stress?
Identify Your Stress Triggers
Guided Breathing Exercise
Journaling Activity
Share & Reflect
Exit Ticket & Reminder

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Script


Journal


Reading

