Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Help a small group of middle school boys develop personalized skills to regulate anger through interactive discussion and guided activities.

Focusing on a small group setting allows for tailored discussion and deeper personal reflections, which are key to developing effective emotional regulation skills.

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Preparation

15 minutes (before meeting)

Step 1

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Video (10 minutes)

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion (5 minutes)

5 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity (10 minutes)

10 minutes

Step 5

Worksheet & Quiz (5 minutes)

5 minutes

Step 6

Cool Down & Reflection (5 minutes)

5 minutes

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Warm Up

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Quiz

Emotional Regulation Basics

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Cool Down

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Discussion

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Activity

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Slide Deck

Mastering the Fire Within

Introduce the session and outline the lesson objectives. Emphasize that today's lesson will help them identify anger triggers and learn strategies to manage their emotions effectively.

What is Anger?

Discuss what anger is and its physical and emotional signs. Use guiding questions to elicit responses from students about their own experiences.

Recognizing Anger Triggers

Highlight common anger triggers and encourage discussion. Reinforce that recognizing these triggers is a key step to managing emotions.

Coping Mechanisms

Present practical coping mechanisms. Mention the DIY Stress Ball activity as a creative strategy for managing anger. Explain that physical activities can help channel emotions.

Introduce the cool-down exercise as a method to finish the session with focus and calm. Explain how mindfulness can ease tension and promote self-regulation.

Review & Reflect

Wrap up the session by summarizing key points, reinforcing that understanding and managing emotions is a lifelong skill. Encourage student reflections and any follow-up questions.

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Script

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Quiz

Exit Quiz: Emotional Regulation Reflection

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Mastering the Fire Within: Emotional Regulation for Middle School Boys

Kristen Williams

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