Lesson Plan
Taming The Volcano Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal anger triggers and practice two calming strategies—deep breathing and positive self-talk—to manage explosive emotions.
This lesson builds self-regulation skills, reduces disruptive outbursts, and boosts classroom engagement by giving students concrete tools to cool down when anger rises.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify Anger Triggers
5 minutes
Step 3
Practice Calming Strategies
6 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Taming The Volcano
What Is Anger?
Identify Your Lava Bubbles
Sorting Triggers & Helpers
Calming Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Calming Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk
Reflection & Closing

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Reading


Cool Down

