A Feelings Thermometer is the Ultimate Counseling Tool
Feelings thermometers are the perfect counseling tool. They are reusable and research-based. They should be the workhorse of your counseling office.
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Anger management counseling activities using a storm theme and anger thermometer to help students understand and manage their big feelings! Packed with an easy-to-use session plan, printable anger worksheets, and bonus activities, you have everything you need to customize your sessions.
Students will learn to:
- Recognize and identify the different levels of anger, from "partly cloudy" (bothered) to "thunderstorm" (furious).
- Distinguish between the intensity of different feelings and their cues.
- Identify triggers for angry feelings and practice coping strategies to "weather the storm."
Whether used in individual counseling or small groups, this lesson equips elementary students with essential skills for emotional regulation and healthy anger expression. It helps them navigate their storm patterns with confidence and resilience.
What's Included?
Structured Session Plan - Easy to follow session plan with scripting and modifications.
50 Anger Trigger Scenario Cards - These cards present students with a variety of scenarios that could potentially trigger anger. Students sort the cards into categories based on the intensity of the anger they would feel in each situation. This activity helps students to identify their anger triggers and to develop strategies for coping with them.
5-Point Anger Thermometer Scale + White Board Visuals - This tool helps students visualize and discuss the range of anger, from mild irritation to intense fury. Each level of the thermometer corresponds to a different emotional state, such as "frustrated," "angry," and "furious." Students can use the thermometer to identify where they are on the anger scale and to track their progress over time.
24 Weather the Storm Strategy Cards - Different calming strategies students can practice and test out.
Independent Activities
- Feelings Worksheet
- Personal Forecast - 5 Point Scale
- Bonus Character Stories
Feelings Check-In
Exit Tickets
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