Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define anger in their own words, learn key feelings vocabulary, and share personal anger experiences to build rapport and understanding.
A shared understanding of anger and a common vocabulary helps students recognize and communicate emotions. Establishing norms and rapport creates a safe space for future skill-building.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Group Norms
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Anger
8 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Vocabulary Building
8 minutes
Step 4
Personal Experience Sharing
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
2 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify their personal anger triggers and recognize physical body signals that indicate anger is building.
Recognizing triggers and body signals helps students anticipate anger and use coping skills before emotions escalate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Body Signals Mapping
8 minutes
Step 4
Pair Share
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
2 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice three healthy coping strategies for anger (deep breathing, positive self-talk, and timeout) through interactive activities and apply them in real-life scenarios.
Teaching concrete coping skills empowers students to manage anger before it escalates, building self-regulation and confidence in social situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategy Relay
8 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Application
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will learn a structured problem‐solving process to handle anger‐inducing situations and practice it collaboratively and individually.
Equipping students with clear steps to solve conflicts supports self‐regulation and empowers them to manage anger constructively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Problem-Solving Steps
7 minutes
Step 3
Group Problem-Solving Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their learning, track their progress in understanding and managing anger, and celebrate growth while planning continued use of skills.
Reviewing progress and celebrating successes reinforces learning, boosts confidence, and motivates students to apply skills beyond the group.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Reflection & Portfolio Review
10 minutes
Step 3
Progress Tracking Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Celebration & Future Planning
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
2 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
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