Life Preparation Lessons Help Accomplish the S&I Objective

As you prepare lessons, including the Life Preparation lessons, it can be helpful to look for how the lesson accomplishes each of the sentences from the “Teach” paragraph of the objective.

Model

Below are selections from the Life Preparation lesson "Managing Stress and Anxiety" for 2026. Look for how these learning activities are designed to accomplish the S&I objective.

Lesson 187: Managing Stress and Anxiety

Christ-centered: Here are some examples from this lesson that help center the learning experience on Jesus Christ. Notice how in these instances, students are asked to seek the Savior’s help and learn from His example and teachings.

• Read several of the following verses, looking for how they might apply to us when we feel too much stress or anxiety: Psalm 55:22; Isaiah 40:29; Matthew 11:28; Mosiah 24:14–15.

  • What did you learn from these scriptures?

• Students may identify several truths, such as the following: as we come unto the Savior with our burdens, He can give us peace and rest; or as we turn to the Lord, He can ease our burdens and strengthen us

Take time to notice what is good and positive about yourself and the world. Especially ponder what the Lord has done for you and those around you (see Doctrine and Covenants 59:7). One way to do this is by writing five things you are grateful for each day in a gratitude journal.

Scripture-based: Here are some examples from this lesson that help students learn from the scriptures and the words of the prophets. 

• It may be helpful to discuss a few examples of these truths. Take a few minutes to search the scriptures for examples of individuals who experienced stress or anxiety.

• Once students have found an example, encourage them to review the account in the scriptures and answer the following questions with another student...

Learner-focused: Here are some examples from this lesson that help students fulfill their role in learning for themselves. Notice that students are invited to recognize their own needs to motivate them to engage in the learning experience. Students are also invited to share their own, unique thoughts and ideas.

• Give students a few moments to ponder and assess their current levels of stress and anxiety. Invite them to ponder the following questions:

• • In general, which stress level do you feel best describes you?

  • How do you feel about your ability to decrease your stress level when needed?

• What did you learn from these scriptures?

• How could these truths apply to stress and anxiety?

• After sufficient time, invite a few students to share with the class what they discovered.

• Think of stresses or anxiety you feel. As you try the following skills, look for any indication that they are helping you. 1. Practice mindful meditation. 2. Focus on gratitude.

Spirit-directed: Here is an example of a way the lesson can invite the Holy Ghost to fulfill His role in the learning experience. Teachers are encouraged to be deliberate about inviting students to seek guidance from the Holy Ghost. Invitations like this can help students in their efforts to receive inspiration from the Holy Ghost in their learning.

• Conclude by seeking guidance from the Lord to make a plan of what to do and when and how often to invite the Savior to help you manage your stress and anxiety.

Practice

Identify a Life Preparation lesson that you will teach soon, based on your local pacing guide. Review this lesson looking for answers to the following questions:

• How is the learning experience centered on Jesus Christ?

• How does the lesson help students learn the gospel of Jesus Christ as found in the scriptures and the words of prophets?

• How does the lesson help students fulfill their role in learning for themselves?

• How does the lesson help invite the Holy Ghost to fulfill His role in the learning experience?