Definitions
feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or irritation.
hint: it starts with the letter "A".
ANGER
True or false... It is okay to feel angry.
True! Emotions are a healthy and normal part of our everyday lives.
When I feel angry, I take deep breaths and count to 10. Is this a good way to calm down?
YES! Deep breathing and counting are proven to help regain control of our emotions.
When someone tells me ____, I get very frustrated that I didn't get my way.
Hint: it is a two letter word.
True or false... even though talking about your emotions may be hard, it is important to find someone you trust to talk about your feelings.
True! Having someone you trust is a good support system for talking about your emotions.
Using physical force to hurt or damage something.
Hint: it starts with the letter "V".
Violent/Violence
False! There are better ways to cope with anger, violence is NEVER the answer.
When I get frustrated, I decide to scream at others and throw things at them. Is this a good way to calm down?
NO! There are many other ways to control our feelings! Screaming at other people and throwing things is dangerous and inappropriate.
It makes me mad when things are not _____!
Hint: it starts with the letter "F" and has 4 letters.
FAIR! When things are not fair it makes me mad.
Yes or no... All feelings are important to have. Happy, sad, mad, nervous, etc.
Yes! All feelings are an important part of living; learning to understand our feelings is even more important.
Being able to calm down and regulate my behaviour shows good _______ of my emotions. It means I have good self-______.
Hint: it starts with the letter "C"
Control! It is good to be able to control your emotions, it demonstrates self-control.
True or false... when I am angry, it is a good reason to be mean to others.
False. When you are frustrated, you should not be mean to others. You should find a way to calm down, and then once you are feeling good again, continue talking/playing with others.
When I feel angry, I will rip a random piece of paper or squeeze a stress ball. Is this a good way to express my feelings?
Yes! Ripping up random paper or using a stress ball is a good way to control your emotions.
Sometimes if I skip breakfast, I get very frustrated because I am feeling _______!
Hint: starts with the letter H
Hungry! Hunger can make some people very frustrated.
True or false... when I feel frustrated, I usually know a healthy way to control myself.
To get the points, tell me a time when you knew how to control your anger!
Hint: starts with the letter "E"
Emotions!!
True or false... it is normal to be angry when you lose at a video game, sports game, or board game.
True! Being competitive is normal, and it is okay to feel angry when you lose. However, you still need to be respectful and show good sportsmanship!
Is it okay for me to ask for a break when I'm frustrated, even if I have a lot of work to do?
Yes, feeling overwhelmed by a lot of work can make you frustrated! It is okay to ask for a break sometimes; that way, you can be ready and focused to complete the work after.
In the morning, I get easily annoyed because I might be ______!
Hint: starts with the letter "T"
Tired! Some people are more irritable in the mornings because they are tired!
When I am angry at a friend, the best way to handle the situation is to talk to them about it. Do you agree?
For full points, tell me about a time you were angry at a friend and what you did.
Hint: it starts with an "F".
Frustrated!!! You need to remember that there are ways to calm down when you are feeling this way!
True or false... the best way to get everyone to listen to me is to scream loudly and be disrespectful in order to get everyone's attention.
False. There are much better ways to have people listen to what you say.
Sometimes when I get angry at home, I go to my room and punch my pillows. Is this a good way to calm down?
YES! Going to a space where you can be alone and let out your frustration into your pillows is okay! As long as you are not destroying things or hurting anyone:)
When there are too many loud _____, sometimes it starts to make me mad!
Noises! Loud noises can be an anger trigger for some people.
My teacher makes me angry and upset sometimes. Do you think my teacher does this on purpose?
No, your teacher wants the best for you and cares about you! For full points, tell me about a time your teacher might have made you feel frustrated!