Lesson Plan

Anger Busters Lesson Plan

Equip the student to recognize his anger triggers, practice calming strategies to manage impulses, and choose positive responses with siblings through a fun, interactive quest.

Teaching anger management early helps build self-control, improve sibling relationships, and prevent negative reactions, setting a foundation for healthy emotional coping at home and school.

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Prep

Prepare Quest Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Quest Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Trigger Identification

7 minutes

Step 3

Calming Strategy Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Sibling Response Role-Play

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Rewards

3 minutes

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Anger Busters Quest

Welcome the student with energy. “Hero, welcome to the Anger Busters Quest! Today we’ll go on a 30-minute adventure to learn how to be an Anger Buster Hero.”

Your Mission

Explain the mission goals clearly. “Our mission has four steps: find your triggers, practice calming moves, role-play calm responses, and earn your Hero Badge!”

Quest Map

Show the Quest Map. “This map shows our journey. Each stop is one challenge. Complete each to earn stickers!”

Challenge 1: Identify Triggers

Hand him the flash cards. “Challenge 1: Draw an Anger Trigger card, name what makes you mad, and rate your anger from 1 to 5.”

Challenge 2: Calming Strategies

Show the wheel. “Challenge 2: Spin the Calming Strategies Wheel. Let’s practice the move it lands on—deep breaths, counting, or squeezing a ball.”

Challenge 3: Sibling Role-Play

Shuffle scenario cards. “Challenge 3: Pick a sibling scenario and let’s role-play a calm, positive response.” Guide him with prompts.

Rewards Chart

Present the reward chart. “Each time you finish a challenge, add a sticker here. See how many you can collect!”

Wrap-Up

Review key learnings. “Let’s talk about what you discovered: triggers, favorite calming move, and how you’ll stay calm with siblings.”

You Did It!

Celebrate! “You did it, Anger Buster Hero! Keep practicing these skills every day. I’m proud of you!”

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