Lesson Plan
Trigger Tracker Blueprint
Students will identify personal impulse triggers and practice strategies to manage reactions through interactive activities and guided reflection.
Understanding impulse triggers empowers students to self-regulate, boosting emotional intelligence and promoting positive decision-making both in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Review Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Trigger Expedition Slides
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Volcano Simulation
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Sparks Journal
10 minutes
Step 5
Share-Out and Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Trigger Expedition
What Is a Trigger?
Scenario 1: Teasing at Recess
Scenario 2: Losing a Game
Scenario 3: Homework Overload
Scenario 4: Friendship Conflict
Discussion and Reflection
Activity
Journal
