Frustration / Anger Triggers 😡
You’re playing a game at recess and your team loses.
Congratulate the other team, don't throw a fit, try not to cry...etc.
You forgot your homework at home.
Talk to your teacher about it, etc...
You want to shout out the answer in class before raising your hand.
Try to keep from shouting out the answer, remember the rules of the class, etc...
You weren’t picked for a team you wanted to be on.
Keep from throwing a fit, refrain from aiming your anger on someone else, etc...
A friend dares you to do something you know is against the rules.
Think about the consequences before you agree to do it, etc...
You studied for a test but still got a low grade.
Talk to the teacher about it, if you need to cry ask for some space, etc...
Your group project isn’t going the way you wanted.
Talk to your group about your concerns, etc...
You’re supposed to be reading, but you’d rather talk to your friend.
Remember classroom rules, be respectful to students around you, etc...
You worked hard on an art project and it ripped.
Keep from destroying it, take a deep breath and check if it can be fixed, etc...
Two classmates are arguing and want you to pick sides.
Decide to stay out of it, don't add to it, etc...
You’re trying to share an idea, but no one is listening.
Keep calm, ask for everyone's attention, wait for an opportunity to speak, etc...
There’s a fire drill, and the loud alarm startles you.
Use a breathing technique to calm yourself down (breathing technique bookmark), etc....
You’re waiting in line and keep touching things on the wall.
Ask yourself if that is allowed, etc...
You didn’t get the part you wanted in the school play.
Remind yourself that you did your best, don't let your anger get the best of you, etc...
Someone teases you about how you look or what you’re wearing.
Don't pay attention to them, decide to just walk away before you let yourself get angry, etc...
A classmate cuts in front of you in the lunch line.
Keep your hands to yourself, try to keep from saying things to them, etc...
You have to present in front of the class and feel nervous.
Use calming techniques (hand breathing tool), etc...
You get really excited during a game and can’t calm down when it ends.
Try and keep calm, take some space to regulate yourself, etc...
Your best friend is hanging out with someone else today.
Keep from saying mean things about them, talk to them, etc..
You feel left out when a group of friends doesn’t invite you to play.
Ask them if you can join, if they say no, find another group, etc...
Someone borrowed your pencil and didn’t give it back.
Ask for the pencil back, keep from getting angry at them, etc...
You hear kids whispering and worry they might be talking about you.
Try and pay no attention to them, do not get angry (you are not sure who they are talking about), etc...
You find a funny video on your Chromebook during class time.
Ask yourself if that is the right thing to be doing, etc...
You told a joke and no one laughed.
A friend interrupts you while you’re trying to tell a story.
Ask your friend to let you finish what you are saying in a polite manner, etc...