Lesson Plan
Anger Adventure Lesson Plan
Students will identify bodily signs and triggers of anger and practice simple calming strategies to manage big emotions.
Early anger-management skills promote self-regulation, reduce tantrums, and help first graders express feelings in healthy, constructive ways.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Emotions Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
What Is Anger? Discussion & Chart
15 minutes
Step 3
Body Scanning Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Calming Techniques Practice
20 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Goal Setting
20 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Next Steps
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Anger Adventure
Emotions Warm-Up
What Is Anger?
My Anger Triggers
Body Clues
Calming Tools
My Anger Plan
Next Steps

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