Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Anger

Introduce students to the concept of anger by helping them identify and understand their feelings, physical cues, and common triggers.

Understanding anger is the first step towards managing it. Recognizing emotions early allows students to use coping strategies effectively in later sessions.

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Materials

Prep

Session 1 Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Game & Wrap-Up Discussion

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Understanding Anger

Introduce the concept of anger to the students. Emphasize that anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences and it's important to understand what it feels like.

What Does Anger Look Like?

Explain the physical signs of anger with visuals. Ask questions like: 'How does your body feel when you're angry?' to engage the children.

Triggers and Feelings

Discuss common triggers for anger using simple, relatable scenarios. Encourage students to share examples if they are comfortable.

Why Understanding Anger is Important

Summarize the key points and set the stage for the subsequent session where more strategies to manage anger will be introduced.

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Game

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Cool, Calm, and Collected: Mastering Anger Management

Erin Vedrani

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