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.

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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

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Stress-Buster Toolkit

What Is Stress?

Identify Your Stress Triggers

Guided Breathing Exercise

Journaling Activity

Share & Reflect

Exit Ticket & Reminder

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Journal

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