Lesson Plan
Cool Your Tempers Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal anger triggers and practice at least one calming strategy to manage emotions healthily.
Building anger management skills helps 6th graders improve self-regulation, reduce disruptive behavior, and foster positive peer interactions.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify Triggers
4 minutes
Step 3
Teach Calming Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Practice Activity
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
1 minute

Slide Deck
Cool Your Tempers
What Is Anger?
Why Manage Anger?
Common Triggers
Calming Strategies
Practice: Balloon Breathing
Your Strategy Pledge

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