Anger Manager Lesson Plan Anger Manager Superpowers
Tier 3 Individual Lesson Plan
30 Minutes
Individual (K)
Why This Matters
This lesson is crucial for helping students with trauma backgrounds develop essential emotional regulation skills, prevent aggressive outbursts, and build a foundation for healthy social interactions and IEP goal attainment.
Learning Objective
The student will be able to identify feelings of anger and practice 1-2 non-aggressive coping strategies to manage these feelings.
Teacher Preparation (10 mins)
Review the Superpowers Slide Deck and Facilitation Script .
Print and cut out Feeling Faces Cards .
Prepare Calm Down Corner Visuals (print or draw).
Read through Story: The Little Bear Who Roared to practice expression.
Have the Activity Sheet and crayons/markers ready.
Instructional Sequence
05
Warm-Up: Feeling Faces
Use the Feeling Faces Cards to identify emotions. Focus on anger: "What does anger feel like in your body?"
02
Introduction: Superpowers
Introduce the concept of "Anger Manager Superpowers" using the Slide Deck . Transition to story time.
08
Story: Barnaby the Bear
Read The Little Bear Who Roared . Discuss how Barnaby felt and what his "cool-down" trick was.
08
Practicing Superpowers
Practice "Dragon Breaths" and "Counting to 5" using the Visuals . Complete the Activity Sheet .
07
Game & Wrap-Up
Play the Superpower Breathing Game . Review the student's chosen superpower and provide positive reinforcement.
Superpowers Slide Deck Mission: Possible
Welcome, Super
Anger Manager!
Today, we're going to discover your amazing Anger Manager Superpowers!
Teacher Note: Welcome the student warmly. Use a gentle, encouraging tone.
What is ANGER?
Anger is a STRONG feeling you get when things don't go your way, or when something feels unfair.
🔥
Fire in your tummy
🦁
Growl in your voice
Teacher Note: Emphasize that we all feel angry sometimes—it's okay!
When Do We Feel Angry?
Someone takes your toy
You have to stop playing
Something is hard to do
You don't get what you want
Teacher Note: Ask the student about times they feel angry. Validate their feelings.
My Calm Down Superpowers!
Dragon Breath
Deep breath in and out
Count to Five
Slow down your brain
Ask for Help
Raise your hand
Talk About It
Use your words
Teacher Note: Act out each strategy using big gestures for the student to follow.
Superpowers Script Guide Teacher Script & Facilitation Guide
My Anger Manager Superpowers • Kindergarten Tier 3
01 • Warm-Up (5 MIN)
SAY: "Hello! Let's start by checking in with our feelings today. How are you feeling right now? I have some special cards here, called Feeling Faces Cards . Let's look at them together."
Show the Feeling Faces Cards, pointing to each one and naming the emotion.
ASK: "Can you point to the face that shows how you are feeling today? Sometimes we feel happy, sometimes sad, and sometimes... we feel angry! Can you find the angry face?"
GUIDE: "What does the angry face look like? What does it feel like in your body? Does your tummy get tight? Do your hands clench?"
02 • Introduction (2 MIN)
SAY: "We all feel angry sometimes, and that's okay! But it's important to know what to do so we don't hurt ourselves or others. Today, we're going to discover your 'Anger Manager Superpowers' – special ways you can handle anger without roaring like a bear!"
03 • Story Time (8 MIN)
SAY: "I have a special story for you about a little bear named Barnaby. Let's read 'The Little Bear Who Roared' and see what he learned."
Read the story with expression. Pause and ask: "How do you think Barnaby felt here?" or "What do you think will happen next?"
ASK: "Wow, Barnaby learned some amazing calm-down tricks! What were some of the things he did when he felt angry?"
04 • Practicing (8 MIN)
SAY: "Now it's your turn to be an Anger Manager Superhero! Let's try 'Dragon Breaths.' Put your hands like a dragon's mouth. Breathe in... (open hands)... breathe out slowly... (close hands). Let's do three!"
PRACTICE: "Another superpower is 'Counting to Five.' When you feel that fire, count: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5..."
Distribute the worksheet and crayons for the activity sheet portion.
05 • Wrap-Up (7 MIN)
SAY: "Let's play 'My Superpower Breathing Game' ! We learned so many cool ways to be a superhero today. What was your favorite superpower?"
CLOSE: "Remember, you have amazing superpowers inside you. Keep practicing, and I know you'll be an awesome anger manager! See you next time!"
Feeling Faces Cards Printable 😊
Happy
😢
Sad
😠
Angry
😲
Surprised
😨
Scared
😌
Calm
Teacher Note: Print on cardstock and cut along the dashed lines for durable feeling cards.
Barnaby Bear Story Passage The Little Bear Who Roared
Once upon a time, in a big green forest, lived a little bear named Barnaby . Barnaby loved to play, eat honey, and cuddle with his mommy bear. But sometimes, Barnaby felt a big, hot feeling in his tummy. His ears would get hot, his paws would clench, and he would let out a huge ROAR! This was Barnaby's angry feeling.
One sunny morning, Barnaby was building a tall tower of colorful blocks. He was very proud of his tower! His friend, a bouncy squirrel named Squeaky , came along. Squeaky didn't see the tower and accidentally bumped into it. Crash! The blocks tumbled all over the forest floor.
Barnaby felt that hot, fiery feeling begin to bubble up. His cheeks turned red, and he felt a big roar coming! But then, he remembered what Mommy Bear had taught him. She said, "When you feel that big feeling, Barnaby, pretend you're a big, slow turtle. Take a deep breath in, hold it, and slowly let it out."
Barnaby tried it. He took a big, slow breath, just like a turtle pulling its head into its shell. Then he let it out, slowly, slowly. He did it again. And again. The hot feeling in his tummy started to cool down, just a little bit.
Instead of roaring at Squeaky, Barnaby said, "Squeaky, I'm angry because you knocked down my tower!" Squeaky looked sad and said, "Oh, Barnaby, I am so sorry! I didn't see it. Can I help you build it again?"
Barnaby felt a little better. He and Squeaky worked together, picking up all the blocks. Soon, they built an even bigger, stronger tower! Barnaby learned that he had a superpower inside him: his calm-down breath. He felt proud that he didn't roar!
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Barnaby
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Squeaky
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Superpower
Calm Down Corner Visuals Printable Dragon Breath
Big breath in through your nose, blow out the flame!
1 2 3 4 5
Count to Five
Count slowly using your fingers to calm your brain.
Ask for Help
Raise your hand and find a grown-up to talk to.
Use Your Words
Say: "I feel angry because..." instead of roaring.
Instruction: Post these in a designated "Calm Down Corner" or use them as cue cards.
Anger Manager Activity Sheet My Superpowers!
Activity Sheet • Anger Manager Edition
Name:
Date:
When I feel angry, I can...
Draw or color your favorite calm-down superpower!
I can use my words to say:
My calm-down superpower is:
Superpower Breathing Game Guide My Superpower Breathing Game
Engaging Calm-Down Practice for Kindergarten
Objective
To practice deep, controlled breathing in a fun, non-threatening way that builds emotional regulation skills.
Materials
Small feather or light tissue paper
"Deep Breath" Visual Card
How to Play
1
The Breathing Buddy
"Today, our breathing buddy is a feather! We're going to see if we can make it dance with our calm-down breaths."
2
Dragon Breath Challenge
Instruct the student to take a big breath and gently blow on the feather. The goal is to keep it floating as long as possible on one exhale—not to blow it away quickly.
3
Sleeping Bear Breaths
"Now, let's pretend we're sleeping bears. They take quiet, slow breaths. Breathe in for 1-2-3, and out for 1-2-3."
Place a hand on your tummy and have the student do the same to feel the "gentle wave."
4
Power Check
"How did that feel? Did it help your body feel calmer?"
Pro Superpower Tips
Focus on the calming effect, not perfection.
Adapt techniques if the student gets overstimulated.
Model the "gentle" aspect of the breathing.
Use positive reinforcement for every attempt.
