Lesson Plan
Cool Your Flames Lesson Plan
Students will identify physical and emotional signs of anger and practice healthy coping strategies using a feelings thermometer and a strategies checklist to cool down effectively.
Developing anger management skills builds self-awareness and self-regulation, leading to fewer disruptions and a more respectful, supportive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Anger Triggers
8 minutes
Step 3
Exploring Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Cool Your Flames
What Is Anger?
Anger Triggers
Cool Down Strategies
Reflection & Closing
Lesson Plan
Taming the Fire Within Lesson Plan
Students will recognize physical and emotional signs of anger, identify personal triggers, and practice healthy coping strategies through hands-on activities and reflection.
Teaching anger management builds emotional awareness and self-regulation, reduces classroom disruptions, and fosters a supportive, respectful environment for all students.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Emotional Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Anger Triggers
8 minutes
Step 3
Exploring Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Cool-Down
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Taming the Fire Within
Lesson Objectives
Emotional Check-In
Common Anger Triggers
Coping Strategies
Role-Play Practice
Reflection Time
Closing Takeaways
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Cool Down
