Lesson Plan
Session 1: Defining Anger
Students will collaboratively define anger, establish group norms, and build a shared feelings vocabulary to set a foundation for future coping skills and trust.
Clarifying what anger is and creating a common vocabulary empowers students to recognize emotions, improves communication, and fosters a safe group environment for social-emotional growth.
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Prep Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Establish Group Norms
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Anger
7 minutes
Step 3
Build Feelings Vocabulary
8 minutes
Step 4
Share Personal Experiences
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Recognizing Triggers
Students will identify and categorize personal and common anger triggers, distinguish internal vs. external triggers, and recognize physical cues associated with anger.
Knowing what sparks their anger and how it shows up in their bodies empowers students to anticipate emotional reactions and apply coping strategies earlier.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prep Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Triggers
5 minutes
Step 3
Trigger Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Personal Trigger Mapping
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Coping Strategies Exploration
Students will explore and practice a variety of coping strategies, evaluate their personal responses, and select techniques that feel most effective for managing anger.
Equipping students with hands-on experience of coping tools helps them build confidence and choose strategies that work best for their triggers and feelings.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prep Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Station Rotations
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Reflection
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4: Planning for Anger
Students will develop personalized anger management plans by identifying specific triggers, selecting coping strategies, and practicing application in real-life scenarios.
Creating a concrete, individualized plan helps students internalize self-regulation techniques and feel confident using them when anger arises.
Audience
Time
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Prep
Prep Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Creating a Plan
5 minutes
Step 3
Individual Plan Development
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
3 minutes
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 5: Reflection and Next Steps
Students will reflect on their growth, refine their anger management plans, share successes and challenges, and collaboratively compile top coping tips into a group resource.
This final session helps students consolidate learning, celebrate progress, adjust strategies based on experience, and foster a supportive community resource for ongoing self-regulation.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prep Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Reflection
7 minutes
Step 3
Peer Share
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Resource Creation
7 minutes
Step 5
Celebration & Cool Down
3 minutes
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