Conflict & Anger Management Adventure

Ali Shwartz

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Conflict & Anger Management Adventure

managing conflict and anger

This lesson plan is designed to help 4th grade students learn how to manage conflict and anger through engaging activities and a video. By using Game-Based Learning, students will explore different strategies to handle their emotions effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to navigate social interactions and maintain healthy relationships.

Audience

4th grade class

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Anger Management Techniques For Kids, Printable Cards: Conflict Scenarios, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what conflict and anger are.
Ask students to share times when they felt angry and how they handled it.
Introduce the video Anger Management Techniques For Kids and explain that it will provide useful strategies for managing anger.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Play the video Anger Management Techniques For Kids.
Encourage students to pay attention to the different techniques mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Game-Based Activity

12 mins

Divide students into small groups and distribute the "Conflict Scenarios" printable cards.
Each group picks a card and role-plays the scenario, using techniques from the video to resolve the conflict.
Rotate scenarios among groups to practice different situations.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

Gather students for a group discussion.
Use the prepared discussion questions to guide the conversation about what they learned and how they can apply these techniques in real life.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to practice these techniques at home and share their experiences in the next class.

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Worksheet

Conflict Scenarios Cards

These cards contain different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice anger management techniques.

You and your friend both want to play with the same toy.

Someone accidentally bumps into you and doesn't apologize.

Your sibling takes your favorite book without asking.

A classmate interrupts you while you're speaking.

You lose a game and feel frustrated.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on managing conflict and anger after the activities.

What are some techniques you learned from the video to manage anger?

Encourage students to recall specific techniques mentioned in the video, such as deep breathing or counting to ten.

How did it feel to role-play the conflict scenarios?

Ask students to reflect on their emotions during the role-play and how they managed them.

Can you think of a time when you could use these techniques in real life?

Guide students to connect the lesson to their personal experiences and think about future applications.