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Stress SOS Lesson Plan

Equip parents with actionable strategies to recognize and address stress and emotions in middle schoolers, fostering supportive home environments and strengthening emotional connections.

Middle schoolers face academic, social, and developmental pressures that can impact well-being. Empowered parents can help children build resilience, manage emotions, and reduce stress through informed support.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Icebreaker: Reflecting on Childhood Stress

10 minutes

Step 3

Understanding Middle School Stress

10 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Identification Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Stress Management Strategies Overview

10 minutes

Step 6

Scenario Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 7

Wrap-Up and Q&A

5 minutes

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Stress SOS: Supporting Middle Schoolers

Workshop Objectives

Agenda

Icebreaker: Reflecting on Childhood Stress

Understanding Middle School Stress

Signs of Stress in Children

Emotion Identification Activity

Stress Management Strategies

Scenario Role-Play

Wrap-Up & Q&A

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Stress SOS

Catherine Sugarman

Tier 1
For Schools
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