Colorful worksheet designed to help children think about alternative reactions to anger, featuring cartoon illustrations and a comparison table.

This worksheet is about learning better ways to handle anger. The goal is to replace old, unhelpful reactions with new, positive ones.

Let’s go step by step:

1. Look at the first row: “I used to... shout and scream” → This means when someone was angry before, they yelled loudly.
- What could you do instead? Maybe take deep breaths, count to 10, or ask for a hug.

2. Second row: “I used to... run out of the room” → Running away doesn’t solve the problem.
- Instead, maybe stay calm and say, “I need a minute,” then come back ready to talk.

3. Third row: “I used to... hit people” → Hitting hurts others and makes things worse.
- A better choice: use words like “I’m mad!” or squeeze a stress ball instead.

4. Fourth row (on the right side): “tantrum” → Crying on the floor or throwing things isn’t helpful.
- Try sitting quietly, drawing how you feel, or asking an adult for help.

5. Fifth row: “throw or break things” → Breaking stuff can be dangerous and expensive.
- Better idea: tear up paper, stomp your feet safely, or draw your anger on paper.

Now, let’s fill in the “But now I will...” column with simple, safe choices:

- For “shout and scream” → I will take 3 deep breaths.
- For “run out of the room” → I will say, “I need space,” then sit quietly.
- For “hit people” → I will use my words: “I’m upset!”
- For “tantrum” → I will ask for a hug or sit with my feelings.
- For “throw or break things” → I will squeeze a pillow or draw my anger.

These are all healthy ways to manage big emotions without hurting anyone or anything.

Final Answer:
I will take 3 deep breaths.
I will say, “I need space,” then sit quietly.
I will use my words: “I’m upset!”
I will ask for a hug or sit with my feelings.
I will squeeze a pillow or draw my anger.