Lesson Plan

Cool Your Fire Lesson Plan

Students will identify personal anger triggers and practice two coping strategies—deep-breathing and the Stop-Think-Act method—to manage anger and maintain focus and positive relationships.

Teaching anger management builds self-regulation skills that improve classroom behavior, friendships, and academic focus. Equipping students with practical tools empowers them to handle real-life frustrations calmly.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Trigger Recognition

5 minutes

Step 2

Deep-Breathing Practice

5 minutes

Step 3

Stop-Think-Act Technique

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Sharing

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Cool Your Fire

Welcome the students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today we’ll learn skills to manage anger so we can stay calm and focused.

Today's Objectives

Read the objectives aloud. Emphasize that by the end of today, they’ll know their personal triggers and have practiced two new tools.

Why Manage Anger?

Explain why managing anger is helpful. Ask for quick thumbs-up if they agree with each benefit.

What Is an Anger Trigger?

Define “anger trigger.” Show a few example cards. Hold up the [Anger Trigger Cards](#anger-trigger-cards) deck.

Recognize Your Triggers

Distribute the trigger cards. Give students 1–2 minutes to look at theirs and think of a time it happened.

Deep-Breathing (4-7-8 Technique)

Display the [Deep-Breathing Steps Poster](#deep-breathing-steps-poster). Model each step slowly.

Let's Practice Deep-Breathing

Lead the class through three full rounds. Count aloud to keep everyone on track.

Stop – Think – Act Method

Hand out the [Stop-Think-Act Handout](#stop-think-act-handout). Review each step with examples.

Role-Play Activity

Pair students up and distribute [Role-Play Scenario Cards](#role-play-scenario-cards). Circulate to prompt use of Stop-Think-Act.

Reflect & Wrap-Up

Give each student the reflection sheet. Encourage honest planning. Invite volunteers to share at the end.

Lesson Plan

Cool Your Fire Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Trigger Recognition

Step 2

Deep-Breathing Practice

Step 3

Stop-Think-Act Technique

Step 4

Reflection & Sharing

Slide Deck

Cool Your Fire

Today's Objectives

Why Manage Anger?

What Is an Anger Trigger?

Recognize Your Triggers

Deep-Breathing (4-7-8 Technique)

Let's Practice Deep-Breathing

Stop – Think – Act Method

Role-Play Activity

Reflect & Wrap-Up

Activity

Activity

Worksheet

Activity

Worksheet

Cool Your Fire

Laura Schulze