Anger
True or false: Anger builds slowly over time.
True - Sometimes anger seems to catch us by surprise and we explode, but usually we our warning signs and triggers are there before we explode.
Name a calming strategy.
What is the structure of an I feel Statement?
I feel ____ because ____. I need _____.
How old is Harry Potter when he attends Hogwarts?
11 years old
What is a common trigger for anger?
Not getting your way, feeling out of control, etc.
When can you use a calming strategy?
You can practice calming strategies when you feel frustrated, anxious, or sad.
George spends his day studying for a test and ends up getting a C- on the test. How does he feel?
Disappointed, sad, frustrated, etc.
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
What are anger warning signs?
sweating, becoming argumentative, raised voice, tense muscles, etc.
What is the 5 senses calming activity?
5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste.
When should you use an I feel statement?
To express a challenge
Name a mammal that can't jump.
Elephant, hippo, sloth
When is anger unhelpful? When is it helpful?
Anger is unhelpful when it becomes destructive.
Anger is helpful when it helps us express a problem.
What is an inappropriate way of dealing with anger?
yelling, becoming aggressive, saying mean things to others, etc.
How can you use an I feel statement to help solve a problem?
I feel statements help you share what the problem is and what you need to solve the problem.
What's the lifespan of a TRex?
20-30 years
What would it look like if someone was really good at managing their anger?
Jenny is working on a group project and no one is listening to her ideas. When she finally gets to share an idea, one of her classmates says thats a stupid idea and won't let her help on the project. Jenny gets really angry. What calming strategy could she use?
Take a break from the project, use deep breathing, think about something happy.
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.
How many stars are there in the Milky Way?
150-250 billion stars