I Feel Frustrated Counseling Activity: Frustration Lesson for Kindergarten
Kindergarten Frustration Counseling Lesson - This frustration classroom counseling lesson plan will help students in grades K-1 understand what frustration is, why people feel frustrated, and strategies for managing frustration. Students learn helpful strategies such as controlled breathing, asking a peer model for help, taking a break, trying new strategies, and more using fun, movement-based activities and a song!
What's included:
- Detailed, scripted lesson plan (BW and color)
- Slides for story and strategies (PPT file, can be opened in Google Slides, can print story from PPT file if preferred)
- Printable story (color & BW)
- Visual aids for strategies (color and BW)
- Individual student handouts (BW)
- Student frustration strategy bookmarks or desk labels (color and BW)
This lesson is intended to be an introductory Kindergarten lesson (early in the school year) in a feelings unit. Each lesson covers a different feeling with strategies for managing feelings. See other lessons in the unit:
- I Feel Happy
- I Feel Angry
- I Feel Sad
- I Feel Worried
- I Feel Scared
- I Feel Frustrated
- I Feel Confused
- I Feel Proud (coming soon)
- I Feel Silly (coming soon)
- I Feel Calm (coming coon)
Get all of these lessons in a bundle here.
FAQS:
Q: Do I need extra materials?
A: You'll need pencils and coloring utensils if you opt to use the individual student handouts.
Q: How long will this take?
A: I did this lesson in a 45-minute block with my Kindergarten students. All students are different.
Q: Can I use this in small groups or with an individual student?
A: Absolutely!
Q: Can I use this in Google Slides?
A: Yes. Simply drag and drop the PPT file to your Google Drive.