Lesson Plan

Frustration Busters Lesson Plan

Students will identify their personal frustration triggers and practice two calming strategies—deep breathing and muscle relaxation—so they can self-regulate when feeling upset.

Building emotional self-regulation helps students manage stress, stay focused, reduce outbursts, and improve classroom and peer interactions.

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7 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Identify Frustration Triggers

3 minutes

Step 3

Deep Breathing Practice

3 minutes

Step 4

Muscle Relaxation Practice

3 minutes

Step 5

Develop Personal Calming Plan & Reflection

4 minutes

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Frustration Busters

What Is Frustration?

Identify Your Frustration Triggers

Practice Deep Breathing

Practice Muscle Relaxation

Create Your Personal Calming Plan

Reflection & Next Steps

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Frustration Busters

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Ra'Kerra Dillard

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