Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
By the end of Session 1, the student will identify at least three personal anger triggers and learn two basic self-regulation strategies.
Building self-awareness around anger triggers and introducing coping strategies lays the foundation for long-term self-regulation and supports IEP goals for emotional skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Prep
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Video Introduction
5 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Introduction
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Cool-Down
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Taming the Volcano: Session 1
Warm-Up: Feelings Thermometer
Identifying Triggers
Strategy Introduction
Practice Together
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Script
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
By the end of Session 2, the student will accurately apply three anger-management strategies (deep breathing, safe counting, and progressive muscle relaxation) in role-plays and demonstrate at least 80% mastery on a brief strategy reflection quiz.
Building on self-regulation skills from Session 1, this lesson reinforces existing strategies, introduces a new tool (progressive muscle relaxation), and assesses mastery to support IEP goals for emotional control.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Prep
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Review & Reflection Quiz
5 minutes
Step 3
New Strategy Instruction
7 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice Game
10 minutes
Step 5
Assessment & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Taming the Volcano: Session 2
Warm-Up: Anger Check-In
Review & Reflection Quiz
PMR Guide: Step-by-Step
Guided Practice: Volcano Game
Assessment & Wrap-Up
Script
Quiz
Strategy Reflection Quiz
Worksheet
Test
Session 2 Assessment Test
Answer Key
