Personal and Social Capability 

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Respectful Relationships, Grade 2 students will practise strategies to help them control the way they express anger.

VOCABULARY

Anger is a strong feeling that can happen when something doesn’t go the way we want, when we feel hurt, or when we feel that something is unfair.

Physical Signs of Anger: When people get angry, they might feel things in their body, like their heart beating faster, feeling hot, or having tight muscles. They might also want to shout or stomp their feet.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

With your children, think about small  positive and healthy ways to express anger. The possible strategies as following:

• Talk About It:

Encourage students to use words to express their feelings. For example, they can say, “I feel angry when…”

Use "I" Statements:

• Teach them to use “I”

statements, like “I feel angry when…” instead of blaming others, which can help others understand their feelings better.

• Take a Break:

Sometimes stepping away from a situation can help. They can count to ten, take deep breaths, or go to a quiet place to cool down.

Physical Activity:

• Encourage them to get active

by running, jumping, or dancing to help release some of that angry energy.

• Draw or Write:

Drawing pictures or writing about their feelings can be a great way to express anger without hurting anyone.

• Talk to an Adult:

Remind them that it’s important to talk to a teacher or parent if they are feeling really angry and need help.