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What Others Say
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“I used this during distance learning and it was such a hit!! I tried to find as many ways as possible to make my lessons more exciting and this one was a major win!! The students LOVED it!!! Great resource!”
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“I absolutely love this game!!!!!! It goes right along with the book. It really allows the students to connect concepts from the book into the classroom and school. The students work as a team! Definitely a good reosurce!”
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“We used this after reading “Soda Pop Head” to review some of the strategies presented in the book during a Social Emotional Lesson. Students were very engaged and the format was easy for me to navigate without any prep. Great resource, thanks!”
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Soda Pop Head Game Show | Anger Management SEL Book Companion Lesson
The Soda Pop Head Game Show is an interactive, quiz-show style book study lesson designed to accompany Julia Cook’s popular book Soda Pop Head. This engaging social emotional learning activity teaches kids practical anger management strategies, self-regulation skills, and healthy ways to cope with frustration—all while having fun.
Please note: Julia Cook’s book, Soda Pop Head, is not included in this resource.
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Why Students Love This Lesson
Looking for an exciting way to teach kids about managing anger? This book companion SEL activity will have your students eagerly participating from start to finish. They’ll build higher-level thinking skills while learning practical coping strategies for managing their emotions, triggers, and stress. By the end, students will have fun and walk away with tools to better regulate their feelings.
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Game Show Categories
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ACT IT OUT – Teams role play and act out challenge prompts
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TRUE or FALSE – Students decide if statements about emotions and coping are correct
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SKETCH IT – Teams draw their answers to show understanding
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IMAGINE IF – Students answer creative “what if” questions to build problem-solving skills
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RISK – A mystery challenge for added excitement
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What Makes This Lesson Unique
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Hands-on & experiential – Students learn through role play, drawing, and reflection
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Encourages critical thinking – Promotes empathy, self-awareness, and decision-making
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Customizable – All questions and challenges can be easily edited to meet your classroom needs
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Low-prep – Quick to set up, perfect for busy teachers and school counselors
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Includes a full counseling lesson plan
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Ways to Use This SEL Activity
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Social emotional learning classroom lessons
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Small group counseling activities
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Distance learning or teletherapy (screen share option included)
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Bibliotherapy sessions alongside Soda Pop Head
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School counseling guidance lessons
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Flexible Lesson Formats
The full game show runs 40–60 minutes, but you also get 6+ additional low-prep activity formats for maximum flexibility. These alternatives are perfect for days when:
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You don’t have enough time for a full lesson
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Technology breaks down or isn’t available
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Students need quieter, reflective activities
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A screen-free option is preferred
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What You Need to Play
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In-person: Use with a Promethean White Board or projector (Google Slides™ and PowerPoint™ formats included)
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Distance learning: Students need internet access—simply share your screen
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Screen-free option: Printable task cards with the same prompts are included
Click here if you’re looking for other book companion lessons. Even better, if you love a good deal, be sure to check out our Game Show Bundle, which is always half off the listed price.
PLEASE NOTE: Julia Cook’s book, Soda Pop Head, is not included in this lesson.
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