Lesson Plan

Taming the Volcano Lesson Plan

Students will identify personal anger triggers, use an emotion thermometer to track rising anger, and practice at least two self-calming strategies with peer support to manage outbursts.

Unmanaged anger can disrupt learning and social connections. This small-group Tier 2 lesson equips 3rd graders with self-regulation tools and peer-support skills, fostering better emotional health and classroom behavior.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Introducing the Volcano Metaphor

10 minutes

Step 3

Identifying Triggers Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Thermometer Worksheet

15 minutes

Step 5

Calming Strategies Introduction

10 minutes

Step 6

Role-Play Calming Strategies

15 minutes

Step 7

Reflection & Personal Plan

10 minutes

Step 8

Wrap-Up & Closing

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Taming the Volcano

Lesson Objectives

Warm-Up Discussion

Introducing the Volcano Metaphor

Identifying Anger Triggers

Emotion Thermometer

Calming Strategies

Role-Play Calming Strategies

Reflection & Personal Plan

Wrap-Up & Closing

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Taming the Volcano

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