Week 2 Lesson Plan Teacher Resource Coping Skills
A detailed lesson plan for the second week of the SEL program, focusing on coping strategies for managing strong emotions like frustration. Includes preparation steps, a 30-minute timeline, and instructional guidance for role-playing scenarios.
Feeling Thermometer Warm Up Activity
A visual "thermometer" tool for students to identify the intensity of their emotions, ranging from calm to extremely frustrated. It uses color-coding, emojis, and descriptive physical sensations to help students communicate how they feel.
Coping Skills Toolkit Slides Presentation Deck
A visual toolkit for managing big emotions, introducing three specific coping skills: deep breathing, counting to ten, and taking a break. Includes clear instructions and scenarios for when to use each tool.
My Coping Skills Worksheet Student Activity Tool Building
A worksheet for students to learn about coping skills. Includes spaces for the 3 skills, with sections to explain how it works and when to use it.
Frustration Fighters Role-Play Activity
A set of role-play scenarios designed to practice coping skills in potentially frustrating situations. Each scenario includes teacher prompts to guide the student's choices and reflection.
Coping Skill Commitment Cool Down Reflection
A short reflection activity for the end of the second lesson. It asks the student to choose one coping skill they will try to use and rate their confidence in using it.