Lesson Plan
Anger Arsenal Lesson Plan
By the end of this session, students will identify and rate their top anger triggers and learn three evidence-based coping strategies to manage anger.
Helping students recognize triggers and practice coping tools builds emotional self-awareness, improves peer relationships, and fosters a calmer classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Content
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Anger Triggers
7 minutes
Step 3
Introducing Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Selection and Planning
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Anger Arsenal
Warm-Up: Feeling the Heat
Spot Your Triggers
Coping Strategies to Cool Down
Plan & Practice
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
Reading
