Getting Angry

Young children understand that everyone feels angry sometimes, that anger can show in the body, and that there are ways to calm down

2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
Anger is one of the feelings in your heart.
When something unpleasant happens, you may feel angry.
Everyone feels angry sometimes.

💬 What does it feel like to be angry?

Anger is one of the feelings in your heart. When something unpleasant happens, you may feel angry. Everyone feels angry sometimes.

🤔 What kinds of things make you feel upset?

When you are angry, your face may feel hot.
You may also squeeze your hands tightly.
Your voice may get louder too.

💬 What happens to your body when you are angry?

When you are angry, your face may feel hot. You may also squeeze your hands tightly. Your voice may get louder too.

🤔 When you feel angry, where in your body do you feel tight?

It is okay to have angry feelings.
But it is not okay to hit people.
It is not okay to break things either.

💬 Even when you are angry, do not hit

It is okay to have angry feelings. But it is not okay to hit people. It is not okay to break things either.

🤔 When you are angry, what can you do with your hands to stay safe?

When you are angry, breathe in slowly.
When you breathe out with a long whoosh, you may feel a little calmer.
When you are having trouble, talk to an adult.

💬 When you are angry, let’s calm down

When you are angry, breathe in slowly. When you breathe out with a long whoosh, you may feel a little calmer. When you are having trouble, talk to an adult.

🤔 Shall we try breathing slowly together?