Lesson Plan
Taming Tantrum Turbulence Plan
Students will learn to identify emotions triggering tantrums, practice calming strategies, and choose positive behaviors to reduce classroom disruptions.
Teaching coping skills and emotional awareness helps students manage strong feelings, decreasing hitting, throwing, and screaming. These skills build self-control and a positive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 2
Discuss Tantrum Triggers
5 minutes
Step 3
Calm-Down Strategies Game
8 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Short Quiz and Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Taming Tantrum Turbulence
Warm-Up: Feelings Practice
Emotions We Feel
What Makes Us Upset?
Game: Calm-Down Strategies
Worksheet: Match & Draw
Quiz Time
Great Job!

Warm Up


Game


Worksheet


Quiz
Tantrum Quiz

Answer Key

