Lesson Plan
Speak Your Calm Lesson Plan
Over ten 30-minute sessions, the student will learn to express anger with words, practice coping tools, and build self-regulation through choice, quick wins, and token rewards.
Resistant learners engage better when offered choices, see early success, and earn immediate rewards. These additions boost motivation, ownership, and consistency in using new skills.
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20 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Mapping Your Anger Landscape
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Pinpointing Your Triggers
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Crafting Effective “I” Statements
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Refining Your Voice
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Introducing Practical Coping Tools
30 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Stress-Test Your Skills
30 minutes
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Session 7: Integrating Expression + Coping in Role-Plays
30 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Applying Skills in Real-Life Contexts
30 minutes
Step 9
Session 9: Designing Your Personalized Regulation Blueprint
30 minutes
Step 10
Session 10: Celebrating Mastery & Planning Next Steps
30 minutes
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