Self Regulation Activities for Kids - Anger Coping Skills & Calming Strategies

Details

Pages

14 Pages

Social Emotional

Optimistic Thinking, Personal Responsibility, Self-Awareness

Languages

English

Product

Digital

Grade

1st, 2nd, 3rd

Resource Type

Crafts, Interactives, Printables

Standard

Behavior and Skills

Description

Adding self-regulation activities for kids into your curriculum is a game-changer. Teach students calming strategies, anger management strategies, and coping skills, all while building their own anger monster with this creative and engaging hands-on activity.

Encourage your students to identify, describe, and learn ways to manage their feelings through the creation of an anger monster. You will be blown away to see students implement anger management strategies they learned through the creation of their anger monster into their everyday lives.

Here are the download details:

Three Types of Monster Eyes
Six Monster Body Templates
Each of the six monster body templates includes various types of questions for differentiating based on ability levels. Each monster body includes a variety of drawing and writing activities designed to calm students while challenging them to think of ways to manage their anger.

Your students will love designing and creating their very own anger monsters. Students will be able to express themselves and gain a better understanding of ways to cope with and manage their anger. Mixing creativity with emotional regulation makes this the perfect self-regulation activity for kids.

Minimal prep time is required. Directions are included to help you walk students through cutting, gluing, and coloring their monsters. Warning: Be prepared for emotional regulation and self-reflection to occur.

These anger monsters have allowed countless students to calm the angry monsters within themselves.

Here's what other educators are saying:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hannah M. says, 'I love the different versions of this anger monster and the designs for it! My students loved it and it was a great way for them to start talking about anger!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taylor C. says, 'I work with elementary-aged kiddos at a behavioral health center and they LOVED this activity. This was well-suited for my youngest kiddo of 7 years old and my oldest at 12 years old. I liked that there were several options to best suit the age level and development of the child. Great resource to discuss anger!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jennifer S. says, 'I am in love with this resource and it has been very beneficial in my elementary school counseling sessions!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jodi K. says, 'These are a hit with students! I used to make worry and anger monsters out of kleenex boxes with students but this is so much easier when you don't have the craft supplies on hand!"