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

Controlling how we express anger is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and emotional well-being.

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

With your child, discuss the following strategies that might help them to control anger.

1. Pause and Breathe: Take a moment to breathe deeply. This can help calm your nervous system before reacting.
2. Identify Triggers: Recognise what specifically angers you. Understanding your triggers can help you prepare for and manage your responses.
3. Use "I" Statements: When discussing your feelings, focus on "I" statements (e.g., "I feel frustrated when...") instead of blaming others.
4. Practice Mindfulness: Engage in mindfulness practices, such as meditation or yoga, to improve emotional regulation and awareness.
5. Physical Activity: Exercise can be a great outlet for pent-up energy and frustration, helping to release anger in a healthy way.
6. Time-Outs: If you feel overwhelmed, step away from the situation to gather your thoughts before addressing the issue.
7. Seek Solutions: Shift your focus from the anger itself to problem-solving. Ask yourself how you can address the underlying issue.
8. Communicate Calmly: When discussing your anger, try to do so in a calm and constructive manner, avoiding shouting or aggressive language.
9. Reflect on Consequences: Think about how your anger affects you and others. This can help motivate you to express it more constructively.
10. Seek Support: Sometimes talking to a friend or a therapist can provide perspective and help you process your feelings.