Lesson Plan

Group Stress Management Plan

Students will collaboratively practice peer-supported stress-relief techniques and design personal calm-corner plans to enhance self-management and reduce anxiety.

Building self-management skills through peer support empowers 8th graders to manage stress actively and create safe, personalized calm spaces at school.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Five Senses Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Peer Norms

3 minutes

Step 3

Explore Stress Management Plan

7 minutes

Step 4

Main Activity: DIY Calm Corner Creation

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection: Journal & Share

5 minutes

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Creating Your Calm Corner

Today’s Agenda

What Is a Calm Corner?

Why Have a Calm Corner?

Examples of Calm Corners

Key Stress-Relief Techniques

Design Your Calm Corner

Reflection & Next Steps

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Activity

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Journal

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Warm Up

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Stress-Free Zone

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