What Tool?
Social Tool.
What tool would you use if you are level 8 angry at a sibling?
take a break, walk away, take deep breaths, punch a pillow, ask parents for help, relax in your room.
I can't do this.
I can do this!
How angry would you be if a peer pushed you to the ground on the playground?
Level 7-10
Relaxation or Physical Tool.
What tool would you use if you are feeling overwhelmed in class?
ask for a break, walk the halls.
This is too hard.
I can try my best!
How angry would you be if your sibling or friend broke your favourite toy?
Level 7-9
Going for a walk.
Physical Tool.
What tool would you use if you are level 4 anxious about a math test?
tell yourself "I can do this, I am ready", ask for a quiet space to write the test.
I am going to fail.
I have prepared and will do my best!
How anxious would you feel if you had to give a speech in front of your entire class?
Level 7-10
Imagining somewhere you want to be.
Thinking Tool.
What tool would you use if you are being teased at school and are getting more and more angry?
walk away, ask a teacher for help, tell yourself "I don't care what they say, it doesn't bother me".
This is way too hard and I don't know what I am doing.
I can ask for help and learn!
How anxious would you feel if a new friend was coming over to play at your house?
Level 3-7
Playing with Lego.
Special Interest Tool.
What tool would you use if you were anxious about speaking in front of your class?
tell your teacher, tell yourself "it's okay, I can do this" "no one will laugh at me", ask for help, use a fidget.
I am feeling too overwhelmed and really want to hit something!
I can use some tools from my tool box to help me!
How angry would you feel if you were not allowed to have ice cream for breakfast?
Level 0-3