Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize anger triggers and learn their personal anger levels, then explore one healthy coping skill to practice self-regulation.
Helping students identify and understand their anger builds self-awareness and lays the foundation for using positive coping strategies, improving classroom behavior and peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up - Feeling Faces Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction Discussion - Understanding Anger
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity - Anger Thermometer Creation
8 minutes
Step 4
Game - Breathing Buddy Challenge
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down - Reflection and Deep Breathing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
What Is Anger?
When Do We Feel Angry?
Our Anger Thermometer
Activity: Draw Your Anger Thermometer
Discussion
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice healthy coping skills and positive communication through role‐plays and games, then reflect on how these strategies support polite, respectful behavior.
Reinforcing coping strategies alongside manners promotes self‐regulation and improves peer interactions, creating a more respectful classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up - Coping Skills Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion - Manners and Respect
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity - Manners Role‐Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Game - Coping & Manners Mix‐Up
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down - Gratitude & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Review: Healthy Coping Strategies
Using Good Manners When Upset
Discussion
Activity
Game
Warm Up
Cool Down
Warm Up
Cool Down
Worksheet
Reading
Worksheet
Worksheet
