Anger Management Adventure

Britton Smith

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Anger Management Adventure

Anger Management

This lesson uses Game-Based Learning to teach 6th graders about anger management. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify triggers and develop strategies to manage their anger. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential emotional regulation skills, promoting a healthier classroom environment and personal well-being.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Anger Management Strategies (Spanish), Pens, and Whiteboard and markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and why it's important to manage anger.
Ask students to share what they think anger management means.

Step 2

Game-Based Activity

15 mins

Introduce a simple game where students role-play different scenarios that might trigger anger.
Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scenario.
Each group discusses and acts out their scenario, focusing on identifying the trigger and a positive way to handle the situation.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Distribute the 'Anger Management Strategies' worksheet in Spanish.
Ask students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on the game and writing down strategies they can use to manage anger.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Gather students and ask volunteers to share one strategy they wrote on their worksheet.
Reinforce the importance of using these strategies in real-life situations.
Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills.

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Worksheet

Anger Management Strategies

This worksheet helps students reflect on anger triggers and strategies to manage them. It is provided in Spanish to accommodate language needs.

Describe a situation that makes you feel angry.

Think about a recent time you felt upset.

What are some physical signs that you are getting angry?

Consider how your body feels when you're angry.

List two strategies you can use to calm down when you're angry.

Think about deep breathing or counting to ten.