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Anger Management Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Anger Management Adventure

Anger Management

This lesson focuses on teaching fourth grade boys effective anger management techniques through experiential and game-based learning. By engaging in a discussion, watching a video, and participating in an interactive activity, students will learn to recognize and manage their anger in healthy ways. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills to handle emotions, leading to better social interactions and personal well-being.

Audience

Fourth Grade Boys

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Video: Anger Management Techniques For Kids, and Activity Materials: Anger Thermometer Template, Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about emotions and why it's important to manage anger.
  • Explain that today, we'll learn some fun ways to handle anger.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about what makes them angry and how they usually react.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 4

Interactive Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the Anger Thermometer Template and markers to each student.
  • Guide students to create their own anger thermometers, marking different levels of anger and corresponding coping strategies.
  • Encourage them to think of personal strategies they can use at each level.

Step 5

Closure

4 mins

  • Recap the key points learned about managing anger.
  • Ask students to share one new strategy they plan to use next time they feel angry.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these techniques.
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Discussion

Anger Management Discussion

This discussion aims to help students identify triggers for their anger and explore healthy ways to manage it.

What are some things that make you feel angry?

Encourage students to think about different situations at school or home that trigger anger.







How do you usually react when you're angry?

Guide students to reflect on their typical responses and whether they are helpful or not.







What are some healthy ways to calm down when you're angry?

Discuss techniques like deep breathing, counting to ten, or taking a break.







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