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The internet is great for counseling resources. There is so much out there. To that point, there is SO MUCH out there, that I find it hard to sift through what works and what doesn’t.
My first few years, I was all about craftivities in group and resources from TpT. But, as fun and engaging as these were, I didn’t feel like I was really teaching skills.
Now, I use those types of activities to supplement my teaching every so often, but I don’t rely on them every week.
A while back I shared on this blog briefly, and on Instagram, that I have switched to keeping all of my resources on Google Drive. I love it so much. I can access things from everywhere, and take them with me wherever I go. This summer I weeded through everything I had and kept only what I use and love. First up in my list of Activities is the theme of Anger. I thought I would share some resources I love here!
- Do2Learn Anger Volcano Worksheet: I use this one all the time when kids are referred to me for behaviors surround anger. I think it helps to really visually how anger (and other feelings) can tend to build up inside of us.
- Similar to the concept of the Volcano, this Anger Thermometer activity helps kids quantify their anger.
3. Soda Pop Head: Kids always love Julia Cook’s books, and Soda Pop Head is no exception. There is a great freebie from the Elementary Bookworm to go along with it
4. I’ve mentioned my love of this series before, but What to Do When You Temper Flares is one of my favorites for working on a targeted skill like anger managmenent.
5. I’m Not Bad I’m Just Mad is another great book I have used before. It’s less engaging than the previous one, but does the job and has lots of activities within it to support. It’s great for children who need more concrete teaching than the above.
6. I love this visual from Confessions of a Primary Teacher for tools to use when Angry.
7. Sometimes we need an activity for “buy in”, right? Well, for those video game loving friends, I use this free activity to get them into the mindset of working on Anger.
8. The Mad Dragon: My students love this game. It plays like Uno but taps into identifying things that make you angry and skills to use. My students ask to play it all the time!
So those are my “go to” resources for Anger. I use these mainly for kids to I am specifically targeting the feeling with, and then as a supplement for students who I am doing Zones of Regulation with that may need more practice. What are your favorite anger activities?