Lesson Plan
Cool-Down Countdown Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal stress signals using a visual thermometer and practice three evidence-based self-regulation strategies to cool down big emotions in real time.
Building emotional resilience helps reduce classroom disruptions, supports mental well-being, and equips students with lifelong tools to manage stress inside and outside school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Handouts
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Emotional Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress Awareness Activity
8 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategies Exploration
8 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Countdown Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Cool-Down Countdown
Emotional Check-In
Stress Awareness Activity
Coping Strategies Exploration
Cool-Down Countdown Practice
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Lesson Plan
Stress Busters Lesson Plan
Students will recognize personal stress signals, explore three evidence-based coping techniques, and practice a 1-minute “cool-down” to build emotional resilience.
Teaching practical stress-management tools promotes mental well-being, reduces classroom disruptions, and gives students lifelong strategies to handle challenges.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Stress Management Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Emotional Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Stress Awareness Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategies Exploration
8 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Countdown Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Stress Busters
Today's Agenda
Emotional Check-In
Stress Awareness Activity
Exploring Coping Strategies
Key Coping Strategies
Cool-Down Countdown Practice
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Keep Calm & Carry On
Worksheet
Worksheet
Journal
