Lesson Plan
Oops Not On Purpose Lesson Plan
Students will identify their own and others’ emotions and practice a four-step “Pause and Cool Down” strategy to reduce unintentional aggressive behavior.
Building emotional awareness and self-regulation empowers students to manage strong feelings, prevent accidental aggression, and foster positive social interactions.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Emotion Identification
5 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Intensity Exploration
5 minutes
Step 3
Teach "Pause and Cool Down" Strategy
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Oops Not On Purpose
Recognize Emotions
How Strong Are Emotions?
Pause and Cool Down Steps
Role-Play Practice
Reflection and Closing

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