{"product_id":"low-mood-middle-school-digital-class-lesson","title":"Middle School SEL Lesson on Low Mood - Coping Skills Activities for Teens \u0026 Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp your middle schoolers \u003cstrong\u003elook beneath a low mood, name what might be causing it and find coping skills that fit them\u003c\/strong\u003e with this \u003cstrong\u003eLow Mood SEL Lesson for Middle School\u003c\/strong\u003e. Students move, talk with partners and get creative as they sort through possible causes, the behaviors that can show up on the surface and the strategies that help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lesson is \u003cstrong\u003edigital, fully editable and low prep\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it's designed for students in grades 6-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudents will learn how to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Name common reasons a person might feel down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Spot behaviors that can come along with a low mood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Tell the difference between what others can see and what may be going on underneath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Build a list of healthy coping skills for teens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Decide which strategies help them most\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Share a favorite strategy and hear what works for classmates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis resource includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eEditable slide deck\u003c\/strong\u003e (Canva template link, a free account works)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Counselor's guide with teaching tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Printable Tip of the Iceberg sort with answer key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Movement warm-up, partner sort, coping skill game and group PSA challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngaging activities include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis or That?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents walk to whichever side of the room matches their pick between two possible causes, like too much sleep or not enough sleep. It opens the topic without anyone having to share out loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip of the Iceberg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePartners place the behaviors people can see above the waterline and the possible causes below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoping Skill Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe class rates strategies such as listening to music, journaling or taking a walk on a 1-5 finger scale, then talks about which ones work best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoping Skill PSA Challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall groups create a 60-second public service announcement that persuades classmates to try their favorite strategy, and the class votes on the most convincing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love this lesson:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Built for middle school students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Keeps the whole class up and participating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Easy to adjust for your school and students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Works for classroom guidance, advisory, health class or SEL time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low mood is easier to manage when students understand where it might be coming from. This lesson gives them that understanding, plus strategies they're likely to actually use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Bright Futures Counseling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817885298968,"sku":"17861846","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0505\/3208\/files\/1_99c3cc15-7eb2-4258-91bd-6c0a323384e5.png?v=1791313785","url":"https:\/\/brightfutures-counseling.com\/products\/low-mood-middle-school-digital-class-lesson","provider":"Bright Futures Counseling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}