Lesson Plan
Trigger Spotting Mission
Students will learn to spot emotional “triggers” in scenario-based activities, differentiate types of triggers, and record personal triggers using a detective theme.
Recognizing triggers helps students manage emotions, reduce classroom disruptions, and build self-regulation skills essential for social-emotional development.
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Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Detective Briefing
5 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Trigger Hunt Game
10 minutes
Step 5
Personal Reflection: My Trigger Log
5 minutes
Step 6
Closure and Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Detective Briefing
Your Mission
What Is a Trigger?
Examples of Triggers
Triggers vs. Not Triggers
Detective Challenge

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