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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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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

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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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Cool Down

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Taming The Volcano

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