Lesson Plan
Understanding Emotional Triggers
Guide the 1st grade student to recognize emotional triggers and use calming strategies to express feelings before they escalate into hitting.
This lesson is crucial in building emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills, helping the student prevent physical outbursts and promoting positive interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation and Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Body Check-In
10 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Creating Emotion Thermometers
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
What is an Emotional Volcano?
Before the Eruption
Cooling Down Strategies
Everyone Has a Volcano
Your Turn!
Activity
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