Lesson Plan
Stress Busters
Students will identify common stress triggers and practice three evidence-based coping skills—deep breathing, mindfulness, and positive self-talk—through discussion, scenario role-plays, and personal reflection to build immediate stress-management tools.
Teaching coping skills early empowers students to manage daily stress, improve emotional regulation, and lay a foundation for lifelong mental wellness, promoting better focus and resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress Busters
Lesson Objectives
What Is Stress?
Evidence-Based Coping Skills
Coping Skills Infographic
Deep Breathing Exercise
Mindfulness Practice
Scenario Practice
Reflect & Plan
Keep Practicing

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