Coping Toolbox Lesson Plan
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for teaching students healthy coping mechanisms for grief and sadness, including prep notes, materials checklist, and step-by-step instructions.
Coping Toolbox Slide Deck
A visual presentation for students that defines coping skills, facilitates discussion on the book 'Sad Isn't Bad', demonstrates belly breathing, and guides the creation of a personal coping toolbox.
Coping Skills Worksheet
A creative worksheet where students draw or write their personal coping strategies inside a visual toolbox, helping them identify and internalize healthy management techniques.
Coping Strategies Reading Guide
An informational reading guide for students that outlines five key healthy coping strategies: deep breathing, talking to adults, physical movement, creative expression, and engaging in hobbies.
Understanding Sadness Discussion Guide
A discussion guide for the book 'Sad Isn't Bad', providing prompts to help students explore the nature of sadness, empathy for characters, and the importance of healthy coping mechanisms.
How Do You Feel Warm Up
A quick warm-up activity for the start of the lesson that encourages students to reflect on their recent emotions and how they managed them.
My Go To Coping Skill Cool Down
A quick exit ticket reflection for the end of the lesson that asks students to identify their most helpful coping skill and explain when they might use it.
Coping Toolbox Activity Guide
A guide for students and teachers that provides step-by-step instructions for the Coping Toolbox activity, helping students successfully identify and illustrate their personal strategies.
Feeling Better Journal Prompt
A reflective journal prompt for students to express their feelings of sadness and explore helpful actions they can take to feel better.
Coping Skills Charades Game
A fun, active game for students to practice recognizing and demonstrating different healthy coping strategies through charades.
