Coping Skills Game Show

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What Others Say

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“Another amazing resource from WholeHearted! Students think we are playing a game, but I know we are gaining SEL knowledge while collaborating with peers! You are a genius!”
Renae L.
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“I used this resource as a fun way to review strategies we have discussed. The students were engaged and it was a great buffer to my other lessons. It was easy to use and worked great with my 5/6th grades.”
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Coping Skills Game Show – Interactive SEL Lesson for Stress Management & Self-Regulation

Your students will LOVE this engaging, low-prep coping skills lesson!
This quiz-show style social emotional learning activity helps kids learn and practice stress management, calming strategies, and self-regulation tools—all while having fun in a game show format.

Perfect for classroom guidance lessons, small groups, or SEL curriculum, this activity works in-person, virtually, or screen-free. Both Google Slides™ and PowerPoint versions are included for maximum flexibility.

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Why You’ll Love This SEL Game Show

✅ Hands-on & interactive – Keeps students engaged from start to finish
✅ Builds real-life coping strategies – Teaches tools students can use in and out of school
✅ Flexible format – Works for distance learning, in-person lessons, and screen-free play
✅ Customizable prompts – Edit to fit your group’s needs
✅ Low-prep – Perfect for busy counselors and teachers
✅ Lesson plan included – With objectives, directions, and ASCA alignment

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Ways to Use This Lesson

• Stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on coping skills

• Supplement to your existing SEL curriculum

• Small group counseling focused on stress management

• Virtual counseling or teletherapy via screen share

• Screen-free activity with printable task cards

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Teams role-play coping scenarios

• True or False – Decide if statements are correct

• Sketch It – Draw quick responses to challenges

• Imagine If – Use creativity and problem-solving

• Risk – A mystery challenge revealed only when chosen

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What’s Included

✔ Google Slides™ & PowerPoint Game Show presentations
✔ Printable task cards with the same prompts for no-tech use
✔ 6+ alternative activity formats for shorter sessions or tech-free days
✔ Full guidance lesson plan with objectives, directions, and ASCA standards
✔ Activities designed for 40–60 minutes, but easy to shorten as needed

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Addressed

• M 1 – Belief in development of whole self (mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being)

• M 3 – Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6 – Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2 – Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2 – Create positive and supportive relationships

• B-SS 6 – Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

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Perfect For

• Elementary school counselors & teachers

• Classroom SEL lessons

• Small group interventions

• Stress management workshops for kids

• Character education & coping skills units