The first lesson in a social and emotional health unit is designed to help seventh graders develop the skills they need to cope with disappointment and manage stress. Groups practice stress reduction techniques and share ideas for how to handle disappointment. The lesson concludes with individuals creating a mind map to identify their personal stressors and strategies for managing these stresses.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, healthy habits, coping skills, stress management, school environment, school community, academic goals, resilience, adversity

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Instructional Ideas

• For additional activities in support of the lesson, review the suggestions provided in the unit overview linked in the Included Materials section of this review
• Invite a member of the counseling staff to participate in the lesson
• Have pupils research and create a list of on-campus and community support services available for teens and tweens

Classroom Considerations

• Second resource in the 12-part Health Smart series designed for seventh graders

Pros

• The lesson plan is scripted and detailed

Cons

• The suggested lesson hook may not provide the intended outcome