SEL: Recognizing and Managing Anger

Maya feels her face get hot and her hands make fists when her tower falls down. What feeling might Maya be having? Name one body clue that tells you.

Circle the safe choice: A. Yell at your friend, B. Take three slow breaths, C. Throw your pencil. Explain why it is safe.

Jaden is angry because he has to wait for a turn on the swing. Write one kind sentence Jaden can say to ask for a turn.

Look at the feelings thermometer. If 1 means calm and 5 means very angry, where might you be if your heart is beating fast and you want to shout? Explain your choice.

Sam feels angry when a classmate bumps into him in line. Write one helpful thought Sam can tell himself before he reacts.

Name two calming strategies you can use when you feel angry at school.

Lina wants to stomp away when her group does not choose her idea. What is one respectful way Lina can share her feeling?

Look at the picture of the calm-down corner. Choose two items that could help a student manage anger and explain how they help.

A student says, "I am so mad that I want to rip my paper." Write one safe action the student can do instead.

Put these steps in a good order for managing anger: Talk about the problem, Notice body clues, Take a calming breath, Choose a safe action.