TANTRUMS Caren Rothstein, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t go the way you think they should.

You might feel confused, angry or sad.

You may feel like having a tantrum.

A tantrum is when you yell, stamp your feet, throw things or cry.

THAT IS NOT A GOOD CHOICE.

~Tantrums can hurt other people. ~Tantrums make other people feel frightened. ~You could get hurt when you have a tantrum. ~Other people can get hurt when you have a tantrum.

AND NOTHING WILL CHANGE.

A BETTER CHOICE IS TO STOP…

Go to a ‘COOL DOWN SPOT’ and BREATHE DEEPLY.

You can squeeze something soft or count to 10. You can ask for a hug.

When you feel calm you can use your words to talk.

~A tantrum is sometimes called a meltdown, or acting out ~A tantrum is sometimes called a meltdown, or acting out. It is the same thing.

Teachers, friends and family feel very, very sad when you have a tantrum.

Friends think tantrums are for babies.

Remember…IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO USE YOUR WORDS. Words can change bad feelings into good feelings.

WORDS CAN MAKE EVERYTHING OKAY.