Lesson Plan
If-Then Basics Plan
Students will learn to identify anger triggers and use “if/then” statements to plan healthy responses, creating two personalized if/then statements by lesson’s end.
This lesson equips 2nd graders with a simple decision-making tool to manage emotions, build self-awareness, and practice proactive anger management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to If/Then Statements
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud and Trigger Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet: Mapping Personal Triggers
5 minutes
Step 4
Crafting If/Then Responses
7 minutes
Step 5
Share and Preview
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: If-Then and Anger Triggers
What Is an If/Then Statement?
Everyday If/Then Examples
Meet Alex: Handling Anger
What Made Alex Angry?
Map Your Own Triggers
Craft Your If/Then Response
Share & What’s Next?
Reading
Worksheet
Game
Discussion
Lesson Plan
If-Then Practice Plan
Students will practice using “If I feel ____, then I will ____” statements through role-play and reflection, then collaboratively create a classroom poster of their best anger-management plans.
Reinforcing if/then planning deepens students’ understanding, boosts confidence in healthy responses, and provides a visual reminder to manage anger constructively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Revisit If/Then and Triggers
5 minutes
Step 2
If/Then Role-Play Game
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Create Our If/Then Poster
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
If/Then Champions Session 1
Students will learn to identify situations that trigger anger and use “If I feel ____, then I will ____” statements to plan healthy responses, writing two personalized if/then plans by the end of class.
Teaching conditional planning helps 2nd graders anticipate big feelings and choose positive actions, building self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to If/Then Statements
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud and Trigger Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet: Mapping Personal Triggers
5 minutes
Step 4
Crafting If/Then Responses
7 minutes
Step 5
Share and Preview
3 minutes
Activity
Lesson Plan
If/Then Champions Session 2
Students will practice using “If I feel ____, then I will ____” statements through role-play and reflection, then collaboratively create a classroom poster of their best anger-management plans.
Reinforcing if/then planning deepens students’ understanding of healthy responses, boosts confidence in positive choices, and provides a visual reminder to manage anger constructively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Revisit If/Then and Triggers
5 minutes
Step 2
If/Then Role-Play Game
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Create Our If/Then Poster
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: If-Then Practice & Reflection
Remembering If/Then Statements
If/Then Role-Play Game
Group Discussion
Create Our If/Then Poster
Celebrate & Keep Practicing
