📖Social story
When I feel frustrated
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Sometimes things don't work the way I want.
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I feel grumbly and stuck. That is frustrated.
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I can take a break, then try one small piece.
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I can ask for help. Asking is brave.
← All feelings
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Frustrated
Stuck and grumbly
💭What this feeling is
Frustrated is when something is too tricky or not working. It can turn into angry if it grows.
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Tight fists
- 👉Hot face
- 👉Grumbly noises
- 👉Want to throw something
🎯Common triggers
Hard homeworkA game that won't workBeing interruptedThings taking too long
🌱Healthy coping strategies
1
Take a break
Step away for 2 minutes and come back fresh.
2
Break it into bits
Do one tiny piece at a time.
3
Ask for help
Say: 'I need help with this part.'
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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Frustrated? Try this
GoNoodle
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Sesame Street: Me Want It (But Me Wait)
Sesame Street
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Stuck and frustrated
PBS Kids
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📚Books
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The Most Magnificent Thing
by Ashley Spires
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After the Fall
by Dan Santat
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Giraffes Can't Dance
by Giles Andreae
📝Printable worksheets
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