Anger Regulation Adventure
Regulating anger
This lesson is designed to help a 4th grade male student learn to regulate his anger through engaging activities and discussions. By using game-based and collaborative learning strategies, the student will explore different techniques to manage anger effectively. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential emotional regulation skills, fostering a healthier emotional response and improving social interactions.
Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning
Video: Anger Management Techniques For Kids, Worksheet: Anger Regulation Strategies, Printable Cards: Anger Management Techniques, and Pens and paper
- Begin by discussing what anger is and why it's important to manage it.
- Ask the student if he can recall a time when he felt angry and how he reacted.
Step 2
Video Viewing
5 mins
Step 3
Discussion and Inquiry
4 mins
- Discuss the techniques shown in the video.
- Ask the student which technique he thinks would work best for him and why.
- Explore any questions he might have about managing anger.
Step 4
Game-Based Activity
5 mins
- Use the Printable Cards: Anger Management Techniques to play a matching game.
- The student matches scenarios with appropriate anger management techniques.
- Discuss why each technique is suitable for the scenario.
Step 5
Worksheet Completion
3 mins
- Complete the Anger Regulation Strategies worksheet.
- Encourage the student to write down his personal plan for managing anger using the techniques learned.
- Recap the key points learned about anger management.
- Encourage the student to practice these techniques in real-life situations.
