Lesson Plan
Mapping Triggers and Responses
Students will identify personal emotional triggers, map their typical responses, and develop strategies to pause and choose healthy reactions.
By increasing self-awareness and self-regulation, students learn to manage strong emotions constructively, reducing impulsive behaviors and improving peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Mindfulness
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Triggers & Responses
10 minutes
Step 3
Trigger Detective Talk
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Mapping Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Individual Journaling
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Self-Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Your Brain on Stress
Today’s Roadmap
What Happens in Your Brain
Triggers vs. Responses
Real-Life Examples
Managing Your Response
Next: Map Your Triggers & Responses
Discussion
Journal
Rubric
