Anger

What does anger feel like in your body?

Does it feel hot or cold?
Where do you feel it most - in your tummy or your head?
Does your body want to move fast or slow?

When you're really angry, what do you want to do?

Do you want to stomp your feet?
Do you want to yell or be quiet?
What helps you feel better?

If anger was a color, what color would it be and why do you think that?

Would it be bright like fire or dark like a storm cloud?
What does that color remind you of?
Can you think of other things in nature or around us that have that same color?

What's the difference between feeling angry and feeling frustrated?

Do they feel the same in your body or different?
Which one feels bigger or stronger to you?
What does your face look like when you're angry or frustrated?

You know how people say count to ten when you're angry - what do you think that means?

Why do you think counting might help when you're mad?
What happens if you take deep breaths or wait a little bit?
Do you have your own special way to calm down?

What good thing could anger do for people?

Maybe anger could help protect people or fix problems?
Maybe when someone is being mean, anger helps us be brave?
What if anger helped you say 'stop' when something isn't fair?

Point out 5 characters on the board who seem angry. Let your group help find them!

Look for tense faces or frustrated postures.

Think about the last time you felt angry. What did your face and body feel like? What happened to your breathing? What were you thinking?

Anger is a healthy and useful emotion and we can learn to express it in ways that don’t hurt ourselves or others.

Suggest a safe way to express anger. Your group can help with examples.

Try doing an energetic dance, or shaking your whole body! You can also pretend to chop wood by taking a deep breath with your hands over your head, then making a loud "Hey!" sound while bending over.

Make up an "angry caveman" dance. Invite the group to join in and have fun!

Stomp, growl, and wave your arms to express those big feelings!

Let’s release some anger with exercise! Everyone chooses between 5 jumping jacks or 3 squats. Try it together and feel the anger melt away!

Movement can help release strong emotions and make you feel lighter.

Imagine saying "I PRESS THE STOP BUTTON!" and taking 5 slow breaths when you feel outraged. Let the whole group try it together!

This simple trick can help you pause and calm down before reacting.

Let’s play "Green Light, Red Light!" You give the commands "Green Light" and "Red Light," and the group makes faces. When you say “red light,” the group makes an angry face. For "green light," they make a happy face.

Switching between emotions helps practice expressing and controlling feelings.

Describe a situation when you managed to control your anger. What helped you stay in control?

It could be taking deep breaths, counting to 10, or taking a break and doing something else for a little while.

How can we tell that someone is angry?

Based on how they speak and look. Their voice might be louder, their face tense, or their movements sharper.

Share a time when anger helped you in a positive way. Your group can help you think of examples.

Anger can help us express unhappiness and protect ourselves when we don’t like something. Eg. "I was angry when someone took my toy, so I told them how I felt, and they gave it back." or "I got upset when my turn in the game was skipped, so I spoke up, and we fixed it."

Could you suggest 2 tips on how to chill out and relax? Let your group suggest 5 more tips!

Think of things like listening to music, deep breathing, or drawing.

Do you know what makes drivers angry when they are stuck in heavy traffic? Let the group answer and suggest ways to help drivers stay calm.

Eg, being stuck in traffic (while they're late!) or dealing with rude drivers. Drivers can listen to calming music or take deep breaths to stay patient.

Explain what you understand by "Anger"

Anger is a feeling that tells us something is wrong or unfair. You might feel it in your body, like in your fists or belly.

Share a situation that made you feel angry. Why do you think you felt that way?

Maybe someone didn’t listen to you or took something without asking.