Lesson Plan
Session 1: Meet the Dragon
Support personalized learning by helping first graders recognize and manage anger using the 'dragon' metaphor with small group interactions.
Using small groups provides extra support and personalized attention to students who need additional help identifying and managing anger.
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Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Small Group Introduction and Storytelling
10 Minutes
Step 2
Guided Activity: Recognizing Anger in Groups
10 Minutes
Step 3
Group Reflection and Wrap-up
10 Minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Meet the Dragon
Meet the Dragon: Our Anger Friend?
Recognizing Anger
Reflection Time
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Understanding Triggers
Students will identify common anger triggers and learn strategies to manage these triggers with personalized support in small groups.
Small group interactions allow for personalized attention, helping students recognize early anger signs and practice calm responses before emotions escalate.
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Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion in Small Groups
10 Minutes
Step 2
Interactive Activity: Trigger Role-Play in Groups
10 Minutes
Step 3
Group Reflection and Wrap-Up
10 Minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Understanding Triggers
What is a Trigger?
Interactive Trigger Role-Play
Reflection and Strategies
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Calming Techniques
Students will explore and practice simple calming techniques like deep breathing and visualization in small groups with personalized guidance.
Small groups provide focused support that allows students to practice calming techniques more effectively, ensuring each child feels confident using these strategies.
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Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Small Group Introduction and Explanation
10 Minutes
Step 2
Guided Breathing and Visualization Exercises
10 Minutes
Step 3
Group Sharing and Reflection
10 Minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Calming Techniques
Deep Breathing Exercise
Visualization: Your Happy Place
Reflection Time
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Session 4: Expressing Anger Safely
Students will learn to express their anger safely through verbal communication and creative outlets in small groups.
Small group instruction provides personalized guidance, enabling students to understand and practice safe expression of anger through art and role-playing.
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Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Small Group Introduction and Discussion
10 Minutes
Step 2
Creative Expression Activity: My Anger Story
10 Minutes
Step 3
Role-Playing and Reflection
10 Minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Expressing Anger Safely
Safe Expressions
Creative Expression: My Anger Story
Role-Play and Reflection
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 5: Building an Anger Toolbox
Students will create a personalized 'anger toolbox' that compiles various strategies learned to manage anger safely in small groups.
Small group work provides personalized support, reinforcing skills from previous sessions and empowering students to independently use effective strategies to calm their anger.
Audience
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Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Small Group Introduction and Recap
10 Minutes
Step 2
Toolbox Creation Activity
10 Minutes
Step 3
Group Sharing and Reflection
10 Minutes
Slide Deck
Session 5: Building an Anger Toolbox
Recapping Our Tools
Let's Build Our Toolbox
Sharing and Reflection
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