Puffy Fish Lesson PlanPuffy Fish Lesson Plan Tier 1 Classroom Support • 1st Grade 20 Minutes Anger Management 1st Grade Objective Students will understand their emotions and learn specific strategies to manage anger effectively through relatable storytelling and self-reflection. Why This Matters Emotional regulation is crucial for social and academic success. Relatable content like Puffy the Fish helps young students bridge the gap between abstract feelings and concrete actions. Materials List Video: Story: The Fish and His Puffy Temper Worksheet: Emotion Management Worksheet Discussion: Understanding Our Emotions Guide Instructional Steps 2m Introduction Greet students and introduce the topic of emotions. Explain we will watch a story about Puffy, a fish who learns to manage his "puffy temper." 6m Video Viewing Play the story video. Ask students to observe how Puffy feels and what he learns about calming down. 6m Worksheet Activity Distribute the "Emotion Management Worksheet." Guide students to draw Puffy when he was angry and write/draw about their own experience. 4m Discussion Use the "Understanding Our Emotions" guide for class reflection. Discuss why managing emotions helps with friends and school. 2m Closure Recap key points and calming strategies. Encourage students to practice these at home.
Ocean Reflections Discussion GuideOcean Reflections Discussion Guide: Understanding Our Emotions Use this guide to facilitate a class conversation after watching Puffy the Fish. These questions are designed to help students bridge the story to their own lived experiences. 1 What did Puffy learn about managing his anger? Teacher Prompts: What physical things did Puffy's body do when he got angry? (e.g., puffing up) What were the steps he took to calm down? How did his face and body change once he was calm? 2 Can you share a time when you felt angry? How did you calm down? Facilitation Tips: Encourage students to share small, relatable moments (e.g., a broken toy, not getting a turn). Validate all feelings: "It's okay to feel angry, it's what we do with that anger that matters." Model an answer yourself: "I felt angry when I lost my keys, so I took three deep breaths." 3 Why is it important to manage our emotions? Key Takeaways to Highlight: Friendships: It helps us play nicely and keep our friends. Learning: It's hard to listen or learn when our "puffy temper" is in charge. Safety: Keeping our hands and bodies safe while we feel big feelings. Pro Tip: Keep a "Calm Down Kit" in the classroom for students to use when they feel like Puffy!
Puffy Fish WorksheetPuffy Fish Feelings Emotion Management Name Date 1. Draw Puffy when he was angry. What did he do to calm down? 2. Write about a time you felt angry. What did you do to feel better? I felt angry when... To feel better, I... Remember: When you feel "puffy," stop and take three big breaths!
