Lesson Plan

Cool Under Fire Plan

Student will identify personal teasing triggers, reshape negative thoughts, and practice calm, assertive responses through self-awareness, cognitive reframing, and role-play.

Managing teasing non-aggressively builds self-regulation, reduces conflict, and strengthens peer relationships by teaching the student to pause, reflect, and respond calmly.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Rapport Building

5 minutes

Step 2

Self-Awareness Exploration

15 minutes

Step 3

Cognitive Reframing Instruction

15 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Practice

20 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Cool Under Fire

Welcome the student, introduce the session’s focus: mastering calm responses to teasing. Build rapport.

Session Objectives

Explain learning goals to the student—what they’ll achieve today.

Why It Matters

Discuss why non‐aggressive responses matter for self‐regulation and relationships.

Agenda

Review the agenda and timing so the student knows what to expect.

Self-Awareness: Triggers

Introduce the Trigger Reflection Chart and guide completion.

Cognitive Reframing

Model reframing and have the student practice.

Calm Response Strategies

Explain the three‐step calm response plan.

Role-Play Practice

Guide the student through role‐play scenarios; observe and give feedback.

Reflection & Action Plan

Help the student complete the reflection journal and plan next steps.

Next Steps

Wrap up with encouragement and schedule follow-up.

Lesson Plan

Cool Under Fire Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

Step 1

Introduction and Rapport Building

Step 2

Self-Awareness Exploration

Step 3

Cognitive Reframing Instruction

Step 4

Role-Play Practice

Step 5

Reflection and Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Cool Under Fire

Session Objectives

Why It Matters

Agenda

Self-Awareness: Triggers

Cognitive Reframing

Calm Response Strategies

Role-Play Practice

Reflection & Action Plan

Next Steps

Worksheet

Worksheet

Activity

Reading

Journal

Cool Under Fire

Lea Alcover