Two body parts that may feel hot when angry
What is Face or Hands or Neck
Name one animal that represents anger and one that represents calmness
What is aggressive animals like lion, tiger, bear, alligator and calm animals such as butterflies, fish, etc.
Of the following, which is NOT a thought that fuels anger:
Name calling, Blaming, Revenge, Look Tough, I am better than you, Everyone's against me, Being open to others ideas, and Making a big deal.
What is "being open to others ideas"
Explosive
Will this thought make your anger compass go up or down?
"I will never be able to pass"
What is "up"
The color someone's face or hands may turn when angry
Sharing with others, being a great problem solver, and being open-minded are traits of this type of animal
What is calm animal
Being accountable for your actions is the way to put out a fire started by this type of thinking
What is "blaming"
What is peaceful
"I am trying my best"
What is "down"
Being protective, getting loud when threatened, and often in verbal arguments represents which type of animal
What is angry animal
Doing this instead of thinking "everyone's against me" can put out that anger fire
What is think about what others are doing and how they may be feeling or how what you're doing may look to others (even if you're not doing anything wrong)
Demanding, Compromise, Magnifying, Making Excuses
What is compromise
After thinking "I'll never pass", I can say ______ to change the direction of my anger compass.
What is "I will do better next time" or "I will do better if I keep trying"
Name 3 people that may make you angry
What is your mom, dad, siblings, teacher, counselor, friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, strangers
What is angry animal
What is apologizing, using kind words, or giving someone a compliment
This statement is what type of thinking: demanding, magnifying, making excuses, or negative outlook
"I could not get my homework done because my family was watching tv"
What is making excuses
Name 3 places at school where you may get angry often
What is the classroom, cafeteria, outside at recess
3 traits of a calm animal
What is open to others ideas, shares with others, positive leader, great problem solver, friendly, accepting of others differences, helps others, forgives others, respectful, adapts to their environment, accepts responsibility for their actions, etc.
Name one type of thought that may fuel anger
Hint: the categories were on the handout with the picture of the fire
What is name calling, blaming, judgmental (i.e. I am better than you), looking tough, everything is against me, making a big deal, only one point of view
"I am sorry for talking during the lesson, next time I will be respectful"
This statement is what type of peaceful thinking: compromise, look for the positive, think rationally, or be accountable
What is "be accountable"
Name 3 calming strategies on your anger shield
What is count to 10, listen to music, deep breaths, think happy thoughts, exercise, drink water, go for a walk, squeeze stress ball