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Free coping skills worksheet for middle school
Help students prepare for an everyday school challenge with a short, concrete plan. The worksheet moves from noticing a situation to choosing a strategy, finding support, and reflecting on what to try next.
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My next helpful step
Choose an everyday school challenge. You can use a made-up situation.
A moment I want to prepare for:
What might I notice in my thoughts, feelings, or body?
Choose a strategy to try
Pause and notice
Notice three things you can see or feel around you.
Reset
Try a comfortable breath or a stretch, if that feels helpful.
Connect
Ask a trusted adult for a check-in or help with the next step.
One small action I can try:
A person or place at school where I can ask for help:
After I try it: what helped, and what could I change?
A few useful answers
Which grades is this coping skills worksheet for?
It is written as a starting point for grades 6-8. Adapt the reading level, examples, and response format for your students.
Does it require an account?
No. The complete preview and printable one-page PDF are free to access without signing up.
Can I use it for a small group?
Yes. Work through an everyday fictional scenario together, then let each student choose a next step. Sharing personal answers should be optional.
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