Bobby is struggling with a worksheet. He gets angrier and angrier until he explodes and rips his paper. His actions disrupted the rest of the class. When Bobby tries again, he realizes he is starting to get upset and uses his strategies to calm down. After he takes a deep breath, he starts to feel better.
Questions for Discussion:
What is the best way for you to calm down when you are upset?
Share what you can do in your classroom when you need to take a break. Can you do the same thing at home?
Practice this scenario with someone at home!