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Angry

Hot, loud, and ready to burst

💭What this feeling is

Angry is a big, fiery feeling that tells us something is unfair or hurting us. All feelings are okay — what we DO matters.

🧍Body sensations

  • 👉Hot face and ears
  • 👉Tight fists
  • 👉Loud heart
  • 👉Want to yell or stomp

🎯Common triggers

Being told noSomeone being unkindLosing somethingFeeling unfair

🌱Healthy coping strategies

1

Stop & breathe

Take 3 dragon breaths — in through the nose, hot out the mouth.

2

Wall push-ups

Push against a wall and count to 10.

3

Stomp it out

Big stomps in place 10 times.

4

Squeeze and let go

Squeeze fists tight for 5, then let go.

🎲Interactive activities

📺Videos

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📚Books

📖
When Sophie Gets Angry — Really, Really Angry
by Molly Bang
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Anh's Anger
by Gail Silver
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Angry Octopus
by Lori Lite

📖Social story

When I feel angry

  1. 1

    Sometimes my body gets hot and tight. That is angry.

  2. 2

    Angry tells me something feels unfair.

  3. 3

    It is okay to feel angry. It is not okay to hurt.

  4. 4

    I can stop, breathe like a dragon, and stomp it out.

  5. 5

    When my body cools, I can use my words.

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📝Printable worksheets

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Open worksheet generator
Personalize a sheet for angry and print it.

🤸Movement activities

🌬️Mindfulness exercises