Lesson Plan
Cool Down, Calm Down Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize anger and practice three calming strategies—deep breathing, counting, and using a calming corner—to build self-regulation skills.
Teaching anger management in Pre-K fosters early emotional awareness and self-control, reducing tantrums and supporting positive peer interactions.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Emotion Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussing Anger with Thermometer
5 minutes
Step 3
Deep Breathing Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Counting Strategy Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Introducing the Calming Corner
5 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Cool Down, Calm Down
Let’s Check Our Feelings
Anger Thermometer
Deep Breathing
Counting to Cool Down
Our Calming Corner
Review & Reflection
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