Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Introduce the concept of goal-setting, help the student recognize personal challenges, and guide them to articulate one actionable short-term goal.
Understanding and setting personal goals helps the student gain self-awareness, manage anger, and improve peer interactions by providing clear focus and motivation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Goal-Setting
15 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Personal Challenges
10 minutes
Step 4
Articulating a Short-Term Goal
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Goal-Setting
Agenda
What Is a Goal?
Why Set Goals?
SMART Goals Framework
SMART Goal Example
Your Turn
Worksheet
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Teach the student to monitor progress toward their SMART goal, identify obstacles, and adjust strategies to stay on track.
Regularly tracking progress helps the student recognize successes, address challenges proactively, maintain motivation, and refine goal strategies, which supports emotional regulation and peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Review and Reflection
10 minutes
Step 2
Progress Tracking Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Obstacles
10 minutes
Step 4
Adjusting the Goal or Strategy
10 minutes
Step 5
Next Steps & Accountability
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Monitoring Your Progress
Agenda
Why Monitor Progress?
Review Your SMART Goal
Progress Tracking Activity
Identifying Obstacles
Adjusting Your Plan
Next Steps & Accountability
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
Equip the student with anger-management coping strategies to use when triggers arise and reinforce progress toward their personal goal.
Learning coping strategies helps the student manage anger triggers in the moment, reducing conflict with peers and maintaining focus on goal achievement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Coping Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategies Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Goal Integration
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Coping Strategies for Anger
Agenda
Why Coping Strategies?
Technique 1: Deep Breathing
Technique 2: Counting to Five
Technique 3: Positive Self-Talk
Technique 4: Taking a Break
Your Turn: Practice & Role-Play
Worksheet
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Plan
Guide the student to review their overall goal journey, celebrate successes, plan for maintaining progress, and set a follow-up goal for ongoing growth.
Reflecting on achievements builds confidence, reinforces effective strategies, and ensures the student can sustain gains in emotion regulation and peer interactions beyond these sessions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Recap
10 minutes
Step 2
Celebrate Successes
10 minutes
Step 3
Maintenance Planning Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Discussion: Sustaining Your Progress
10 minutes
Step 5
Set a Follow-Up Goal & Close
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Reflection & Maintenance Planning
Agenda
Why Reflection & Maintenance?
Celebrate Your Wins
Plan for Maintenance
Your Next SMART Goal
Worksheet
Discussion
