Lesson Plan

Taming the Volcano Within Plan

Help 4th-grade students identify triggers and practice strategies for managing anger, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation.

This lesson is vital for building emotional intelligence, enabling students to handle stress and frustration effectively, and ensuring positive classroom interactions.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Emotion Identification

10 minutes

Step 2

Anger Management Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Taming the Volcano Within

Introduce the session by explaining that the lesson will help us learn how to manage feelings of anger and stay calm, just like taming a volcano.

Identify Your Emotions

Discuss the idea of anger and how it can build up like a volcano. Use the Emotion Thermometer Chart as a visual aid to show different levels of anger.

Anger Management Strategies

Explain and demonstrate calm-down techniques such as deep breathing, counting, and visualization. Distribute the Calm Down Strategy Cards and encourage role-playing.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Recap the main points of the session. Ask the student to reflect on which strategy might work best for them and provide positive reinforcement.

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Activity

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Taming the Volcano Within

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