Lesson Plan
Why Do I React? Plan
Students will identify common emotional triggers, understand their emotional responses, and learn practical coping strategies to manage reactions.
Building self-awareness helps students recognize feelings, reduce classroom disruptions, and develop healthy self-regulation skills essential for social-emotional learning.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Trigger Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategy Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 4
Reaction Reflection Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure & Assessment
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Why Do I React?
Key Terms
Examples of Triggers & Responses
Find Your Triggers
Coping Strategies
Let’s Recap

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Discussion

