Lesson Plan

Coping Skills Toolkit Lesson Plan

Enable 9th grade students to understand and practice effective coping strategies for managing anxiety.

By learning coping skills, students can better manage their anxiety, leading to improved well-being and academic performance.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Reading

10 minutes

Step 4

Coping Skills Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closure

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Coping Skills Toolkit

Introduce the session, welcome students, and set a calm tone. Explain that today's lesson is about understanding what anxiety is and exploring ways to manage it using coping skills.

Understanding Anxiety

Define anxiety in simple terms, emphasizing that it's a normal feeling. Acknowledge that starting a new school can be stressful, and this session is a safe space to discuss these feelings.

Coping Strategies

Present various coping strategies using bullet points. Encourage students to share if they have tried any of these before.

Coping Skills in Action

Describe the upcoming group activity. Explain that in the activity, students will practice one or more coping strategies through role-play and guided exercises.

Reflection & Next Steps

Conclude the session by summarizing the key takeaways. Invite students to reflect on a coping strategy they want to try and remind them of additional resources if they need help.