Lesson Plan
Taming Our Volcano Lesson Plan
Students will recognize early ‘volcano’ cues of anger, label their feelings, and practice calming strategies to self-regulate and support peers.
Helping kindergartners identify and manage anger builds emotional awareness, reduces tantrums, and fosters empathy and positive peer interactions in the classroom.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Volcano Intro
10 minutes
Step 2
Identify Anger Cues
20 minutes
Step 3
Anger Thermometer Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Calming Strategies Practice
20 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closure
20 minutes

Slide Deck
Taming Our Volcano
What Is Anger?
Volcano Feeling Cues
Our Anger Thermometer
Calm-Down Strategies
Try a Strategy!
Feelings & Strategies
My Strategy Pledge
Great Job!

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