Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will collaboratively define anger, recognize its physical and emotional signs, and begin building a shared feelings vocabulary to support future coping strategies.
This lesson establishes a clear definition of anger and fosters group trust, enabling 5th–6th graders with social-emotional IEP goals to engage more effectively in upcoming coping-skill sessions.
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Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Ground Rules
5 minutes
Step 2
Anger Island Icebreaker
7 minutes
Step 3
Defining Anger
8 minutes
Step 4
Vocabulary Worksheet Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Breathing and Reflection
4 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal anger triggers, recognize early physical and emotional warning signs, and begin tracking their triggers to build self-awareness.
Understanding what sparks anger and noticing early warning signs empowers students to anticipate their feelings and prepare for future coping strategies, fostering self-regulation and confidence.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Early Warning Signs Sort
7 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Personal Triggers
8 minutes
Step 4
Trigger Tracking Worksheet
6 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Reflection
4 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three coping strategies—balloon breathing, positive self-talk, and physical movement—and begin to choose which strategy fits their warning signs.
Teaching practical coping strategies equips students with tools to manage anger effectively, building on their awareness of triggers and warning signs.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Sorting Activity
6 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
6 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Reflection
6 minutes
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will evaluate the coping strategies they’ve learned by rating ease and effectiveness, practice selecting the best strategy for real‐life scenarios, and deepen self‐awareness for future anger management.
Reflecting on which strategies work best helps students build confidence in choosing tools that fit their personal triggers and warning signs, reinforcing self-regulation skills.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Strategy Evaluation Worksheet
8 minutes
Step 3
Small-Group Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Decision Scenarios
6 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Reflection
4 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will develop a personalized anger-management plan by identifying their triggers, warning signs, coping strategies, and support network, then share and refine it with peer feedback.
Creating and sharing a concrete plan empowers students to apply their self-regulation skills in real situations and build confidence with peer support.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review
4 minutes
Step 2
Modeling a Plan
5 minutes
Step 3
Individual Plan Development
8 minutes
Step 4
Peer Sharing & Feedback
8 minutes
Step 5
Plan Revision & Cool-Down
5 minutes
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