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Anger Regulation Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Anger Regulation Adventure

anger regulation

This lesson focuses on teaching 6th-grade boys effective anger regulation techniques through engaging activities. By using a combination of video content, collaborative activities, and worksheets, students will learn to recognize their anger triggers and apply coping strategies. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage their emotions, leading to improved relationships and academic performance.

Audience

6th graders, group of 5 boys

Time

30 min

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Anger Management Techniques For Kids, Worksheet: Anger Thermometer Activity, Markers, Paper, and Pens

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by discussing what anger is and why it's important to manage it.
  • Ask students to share times when they felt angry and how they reacted.
  • Introduce the video Anger Management Techniques For Kids and explain that it will provide useful strategies for managing anger.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Anger Thermometer Activity

10 mins

  • Explain the concept of an 'anger thermometer' as a tool to gauge and manage anger levels.
  • Provide each student with a worksheet and markers.
  • Instruct students to draw their own anger thermometer, labeling different levels of anger and corresponding coping strategies.
  • Encourage students to share their thermometers and discuss which strategies they find most effective.

Step 4

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion on the coping skills learned from the video and activity.
  • Ask students to share which strategies they think will be most helpful and why.
  • Discuss how they can apply these strategies in real-life situations.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of recognizing anger and using coping skills.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills at home and reflect on their effectiveness.
  • Thank students for their participation and remind them that managing anger is a skill that improves with practice.
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Worksheet

Anger Thermometer Worksheet

This worksheet helps students create a visual representation of their anger levels and corresponding coping strategies. It encourages reflection on personal anger triggers and effective management techniques.

Draw an anger thermometer with different levels of anger (e.g., calm, annoyed, angry, furious). Label each level with a coping strategy you can use.








List three situations that typically make you feel angry. Next to each, write a coping strategy you can use to manage your anger.








Reflect on a time you successfully managed your anger. What strategy did you use, and how did it help?








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