Storm Norms Poster Storm Norms
Normas del Grupo
Respeto / Respect
Valuing each other's stories and voices. Valora las historias y voces de los demás.
Confianza / Trust
What's said here stays here. Lo que se dice aquí, se queda aquí.
Escucha Activa / Active Listening
Focusing on the person speaking. Enfocarse en la persona que está hablando.
Sin Juicios / No Judgment
It's okay to be real. Está bien ser real.
"Calm in the Storm / Calma en la Tormenta"
Session 1 Roadmap Plan Session 1 Roadmap
Trust and Awareness / Confianza y Conciencia
Session 1 of 6
Duration: 45 Minutes
The "Why"
Using familiar cultural references, role models, and bilingual supports helps African American and Latino boys feel seen, valued, and connected, fostering deeper engagement in anger management skills.
Objective
Establish group norms grounded in cultural values (respeto, confianza), define anger using community examples, and complete a bilingual self-assessment to build trust.
Prep Tasks
Review Storm Norms Poster.
Prepare index cards with bilingual sentence frames.
Arrange seating in a circle with cultural visuals.
Print Heat Check Worksheets (bilingual).
Materials Needed
Storm Norms Poster Heat Check Worksheet Index Cards Whiteboard/Markers Role Model Visuals
Instructional Flow
5m
Warm-Up: Rapport Building
Greet students by name (Hola, ¿qué tal?). Icebreaker: Share name and a cultural role model they admire and why. Use sentence starters.
10m
Establish Group Norms
Display Storm Norms Poster. Invite 3-5 norms reflecting community values (e.g., "Mantener la confianza"). Write in both languages.
10m
Define Anger
Anonymous index cards: "Anger is... / El enojo es...". Shared definition: "Natural emotion signaling threat or disrespect." Discuss community context.
10m
Self-Assessment: Heat Check
Distribute Heat Check Worksheet. Students rate current level (0-10). Volunteers share number and "why" using preferred language.
10m
Cool-Down & Reflection
4-2-6 breathing to a slow drumbeat rhythm. Reflection: "One thing I learned today is...". Post notes on Reflection Wall.
Heat Check Worksheet Heat Check
Termómetro de Sentimientos
Name/Nombre:
Date/Fecha:
Use this thermometer to rate and reflect on your current feelings. 0 is calm, 10 is extremely angry.
0 - Calm / Tranquilo 5 - Frustrated / Frustrado 10 - Exploding / Explotando
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Circle your number / Encierra tu número
What word best describes your feeling right now? ¿Qué palabra describe mejor tu sentimiento ahora?
What happened just before you felt this way? ¿Qué pasó justo antes de que te sintieras así?
On a scale of 0-10, how easy is it for you to calm down right now? En una escala del 0 al 10, ¿qué tan fácil es para ti calmarte ahora? (0 = easy/fácil, 10 = hard/difícil)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What is one thing you can do right now to help yourself stay cool? ¿Qué puedes hacer ahora mismo para ayudarte a mantener la calma?
Cultural Tip: You can listen to your favorite music (rap, reggaetón), talk with a friend or family member, or take a walk in your neighborhood.Pista cultural: Puedes escuchar tu música favorita (rap, reggaetón), hablar con un amigo o un familiar, o dar un paseo por tu barrio.
Session 1 Discussion Guide Talk Back Guide: Session 1
Defining Anger & Building Awareness / Definiendo el Enojo
1. Review Norms (5 min)
Display "Storm Norms Poster". Ask volunteers:
"How would you say this norm in your own words?"
"¿Cómo dirías tú esta norma con tus propias palabras?"
Pro-tip: Reinforce that this is a "No-judgment zone" (Espacio sin juicios).
2. Initial Reflection (5 min)
"One word that describes how I feel right now is ___ / Una palabra que me describe ahora es ___."
Encourage students to use emojis or points to labels (Calm, Curious, Nervous, Angry) if verbalizing is tough. Give 20 seconds of silence for reflection before sharing.
3. Defining Anger (10 min)
Step 1: Individual Definition
Bilingual prompt on cards: "Anger is... / El enojo es..."
Example: "Anger is when someone disrespects my familia or mi barrio."
Step 2: Pair-Share
Sentence frame: "I heard you say anger is ___ / Oí que dijiste que el enojo es ___."
Step 3: Group Debrief
Write collective definition on board:
"Anger / Enojo es una emoción natural que nos avisa cuando sentimos amenaza, frustración o falta de respeto."
4. Exploring Personal Feelings (10 min)
Follow-up Questions after Worksheet:
"What happened just before you felt this way?" / "¿Qué pasó justo antes?"
"How easy will it be to calm down now?" / "¿Qué tan fácil será calmarte?"
"What could you do if your anger rises?" / "¿Qué podrías hacer si sube?"
5. Body Signs (5 min)
Ask: "What small sign does your body give when you get angry? / ¿Cuál es una señal pequeña que tu cuerpo te da?"
Tight jaw Racing heart Clenched fists
Support Strategies
Bilingual sentence frames
Non-verbal sharing options
Extra processing time
Visual reinforcement
Pulse Check Warm-up Activity Pulse Check
Revisión de Sentimientos
Purpose / Propósito
"Quickly gauge your emotional state as you arrive."
! How to Check In
1
Grab a card or sticky note.
Toma una tarjeta o nota adhesiva.
2
Write your initials and circle a number from 0 to 10.
Escribe tus iniciales y encierra un número del 0 al 10.
3
Write one word describing your feeling.
Escribe una palabra que describa tu sentimiento.
4
Post it on the main Feelings Chart.
Colócalo en el cartel de sentimientos.
0
Calm
Tranquilo
10
Angry
Enojado
Echo Wall Cool-down Activity Echo Wall
Muro de Reflexiones
Instructions
Share your takeaway from today.
Sentence Starter 1 "One thing I learned today is..."
Sentence Starter 2 "A strategy I will try when I'm angry is..."
Sentence Starter 3 "A question I still have is..."
Instrucciones
Comparte lo que aprendiste hoy.
Oración 1 "Una cosa que aprendí hoy es..."
Oración 2 "Una estrategia que probaré es..."
Oración 3 "Una pregunta que todavía tengo es..."
Drawings and symbols are also welcome! / ¡Los dibujos también son bienvenidos!
Calm in the Storm / Calma en la Tormenta
Session 2 Roadmap Plan Session 2 Roadmap
Triggers and Body Signals / Desencadenantes
Session 2 of 6
Duration: 45 Minutes
The "Why"
Understanding what situations and bodily cues spark anger empowers students to intervene early, reducing conflict and building self-regulation skills.
Objective
Students will identify personal triggers, classify them as external or internal, and recognize early physical signs associated with them.
Prep Tasks
Arrange scenario cards around the room.
Draw T-chart (External vs. Internal) on board.
Print Spark Search Worksheets.
Display images of body signals.
Materials Needed
Pulse Check Activity Scenario Cards Spark Search Worksheet Echo Wall Activity
Instructional Flow
5m
Warm-Up: Pulse Check
Complete standard Pulse Check. Briefly check in with any student at level 7-10. One volunteer shares a body sign they notice right now.
5m
Review & Introduce Signals
4-2-6 breathing. Ask: "What small signals does your body give when anger starts?" Record responses in English/Spanish on board.
15m
Activity: Trigger Hunt
Explain External vs. Internal. Students hunt for scenario cards. Complete worksheet: classify scenarios and describe body reactions.
10m
Discussion: T-Chart Sharing
Place scenarios on T-chart. Discuss: Which triggers are most common? How can recognizing these help us calm down sooner?
10m
Cool-Down: Echo Wall
Distribute sticky notes. Reflection: "One strategy I'll try when I feel a body signal is...". Post on Echo Wall.
Spark Search Worksheet Spark Search
Búsqueda de Desencadenantes
Name/Nombre:
Date/Fecha:
External Triggers (Externos): Events outside of you (actions, words). / Eventos fuera de ti.Internal Triggers (Internos): Thoughts or memories inside your head. / Pensamientos o recuerdos.
1. Scenario / Escenario
Transcribe the situation from your card. / Transcribe la situación de tu tarjeta.
2. Type / Tipo
External
Internal
3. The Clue / La Pista
What clue helped you choose? / ¿Qué pista te ayudó?
4. Body Signal / Señal Corporal
How might this show up in your body? / ¿Cómo se manifiesta en tu cuerpo?
Scenario Cards / Tarjetas de Escenario (Teacher: Cut Out)
Someone teases me about my accent.
Alguien se burla de mi acento.
I'm blamed for something I didn't do.
Me culpan de algo que no hice.
I'm ignored when I speak.
Me ignoran cuando hablo.
I see someone disrespecting my neighborhood.
Veo a alguien faltar al respeto a mi vecindario.
I remember a time I felt small.
Recuerdo un momento en que me sentí pequeño.
Thinking about a fight I might have later.
Pensar en una pelea que podría tener más tarde.
