Lesson Plan

Artful Anger Quest

Students will identify personal anger triggers, express their feelings through art, and practice calming strategies in a creative, game-based session.

Many 7th graders resist traditional therapy; combining art and interactive play makes anger management engaging and accessible, promoting healthier emotional skills.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Anger Management

5 minutes

Step 2

Trigger Identification Game

10 minutes

Step 3

Art Expression Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Debrief and Practice Calming Strategies

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Artful Anger Quest

Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s session, Artful Anger Quest. Explain we’ll use drawing and games to learn about anger and how to calm down. Emphasize this is a fun, creative space.

Objectives

Read each objective aloud and clarify as needed. Ensure students know what they’ll accomplish.

Materials

Point out the physical materials and posters around the room. Remind students to handle supplies carefully.

What Does Anger Feel Like?

Ask students to close their eyes and think about a time they felt angry. Then solicit a few examples and record key words on the board.

Trigger Identification Game

Keep the pace lively. Encourage each student to share briefly. Write calm ideas where everyone can see.

Art Expression Activity

Circulate and ask open-ended questions: “Why did you choose those strategies?” Praise creativity.

Debrief & Breathing Exercise

Invite volunteers, keep shares positive and supportive. Lead the breathing exercise: inhale for 4, hold 2, exhale 6.

Thank You!

Thank students for participation. Invite any final questions. Encourage them to revisit the posters and cards whenever they need.

Lesson Plan

Artful Anger Quest

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction to Anger Management

Step 2

Trigger Identification Game

Step 3

Art Expression Activity

Step 4

Debrief and Practice Calming Strategies

Slide Deck

Artful Anger Quest

Objectives

Materials

What Does Anger Feel Like?

Trigger Identification Game

Art Expression Activity

Debrief & Breathing Exercise

Thank You!

Worksheet

Reading

Activity

Artful Anger Quest

Ashley