Everybody gets angry sometimes but there is a right way and a wrong way to respond to it.
Talking Points:
- Three tips to control your anger:
- Tip #1: Just take a breath and calm down so you don’t overreact.
- Tip #2: Walk away and think about things that make you happy so your anger goes away.
- Tip #3: Ask for help. Talk to your teacher or your parents to help you think through why you’re angry and what you should do about it.
- Tip #4: Be ready to forgive. Everyone makes mistakes so be ready to forgive just like you want people to forgive you when you mess up.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a story of the last time you were angry about something. How did you act?
- Make a list of things people do when they’re angry. How can each of those things hurt others?
- How does taking a breath and walking away help to calm you down?
- What does it look like to forgive your friend when they mess up?
- Role Play: Have one kid sit at their desk and another come and take something from them. Have the class decide the right way to respond in that situation.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
