Lesson Plan

Cool Down, Calm Down Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize anger and practice three calming strategies—deep breathing, counting, and using a calming corner—to build self-regulation skills.

Teaching anger management in Pre-K fosters early emotional awareness and self-control, reducing tantrums and supporting positive peer interactions.

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Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Greeting & Emotion Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussing Anger with Thermometer

5 minutes

Step 3

Deep Breathing Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Counting Strategy Practice

5 minutes

Step 5

Introducing the Calming Corner

5 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Cool Down, Calm Down

Let’s Check Our Feelings

Anger Thermometer

Deep Breathing

Counting to Cool Down

Our Calming Corner

Review & Reflection

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Worksheet

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Reading

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Activity

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Cool Down, Calm Down

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