Lesson Plan
Chill Out Toolbox Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify personal anger triggers and practice three coping strategies—deep breathing, counting, and using calming technique cards—to manage frustration in the moment. By the end, they will reflect on their favorite strategy and set a personal coping goal.
This lesson helps students build self-awareness of emotional triggers and equips them with concrete skills to defuse anger before it escalates, promoting emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Trigger Identification
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach and Model Coping Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Practice Through Role-Play
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Chill Out Toolbox
Today's Objectives
What Is Anger?
Identify Your Triggers
Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Strategy 2: Counting Backwards
Strategy 3: Calming Actions
Practice Through Role-Play
Reflection & Goal Setting
You’ve Built Your Toolbox!
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