Lesson Plan

Frustration Busters Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize the signs of frustration and practice effective coping strategies to manage these feelings in challenging situations.

This lesson helps build emotional resilience and improves problem-solving skills, enabling students to manage frustration effectively both in and out of the classroom.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Frustration Tolerance Worksheet

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Frustration Busters

Introduce the topic by welcoming students and briefly explaining what the session will cover. Emphasize that feeling frustrated is normal and that today's lesson will help them learn how to manage these feelings.

Understanding Frustration

Discuss what frustration looks and feels like. Use real-life examples and invite students to share their experiences if they're comfortable.

What Does Frustration Feel Like?

Engage the class with a reflection question. Ask them to think about a time they felt frustrated and what their body felt like at that moment.

Activity: Frustration Tolerance Worksheet

Direct the students to work on the Frustration Tolerance Activity Worksheet. Explain that they will identify triggers and brainstorm ideas on how to cope with their frustration effectively.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the session by summarizing the major ideas and reinforcing the importance of managing frustration. Encourage students to think of a strategy they can use in their daily lives.

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