Lesson Plan

Cool It Down Lesson Plan

Students will identify common anger triggers and personal anger cues, and practice effective cool-down strategies to manage and self-regulate emotions.

Teaching anger management builds emotional awareness and self-regulation, reducing disruptive behavior and fostering a positive classroom environment. These lifelong skills help students handle conflicts and stress in healthy ways.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Anger Triggers

6 minutes

Step 3

Recognize Personal Anger Cues

7 minutes

Step 4

Review Cool-Down Strategies

6 minutes

Step 5

Role-Play Practice

4 minutes

Step 6

Closure & Reflection

2 minutes

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Cool It Down

Session Objectives

What Makes Us Angry?

Recognize Your Anger Cues

Cool-Down Strategies

Role-Play Practice

Closure & Reflection

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Cool It Down

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