Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to define anger, expand their feelings vocabulary, and share personal anger experiences to build self-awareness and group rapport.
Clearly defining anger and naming related feelings empowers students to recognize and communicate emotions, supporting future coping skills and creating a trusting group environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up/Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Emotion Charades
7 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal anger triggers, learn and use a 1–5 feelings scale, and discuss real-life scenarios to build self-awareness and communication skills.
Recognizing triggers and rating anger intensity helps students anticipate emotions and share experiences, fostering self-regulation and group trust for future coping strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up/Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Scenario Discussion
8 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
4 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Discussion
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize and name physical signs of anger, map these sensations onto a body outline, and build awareness of their body’s signals to support future self-regulation.
Identifying physical signs of anger helps students notice early warning signals and empowers them to choose calming strategies, strengthening self-awareness and emotional control.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up/Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Body Mapping
7 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice coping strategies for anger—including breathing and grounding techniques—and identify personal go-to tools to manage strong feelings.
Providing hands-on practice with coping strategies empowers students to manage anger in the moment, boosting self-regulation, confidence, and readiness for future challenges.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up/Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Strategy Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
4 minutes
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Activity
Activity
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