“Fix It” Toolbox! Learning Intention To know what my own personal tool kit for fixing angry emotions looks like.

Success Criteria Name a variety of general ways that people can “fix” themselves when they feel cross or angry. Know which of these would work for me personally. Show how to select the right “tool” for the right time.

What sort of tools do we have? Activate! Body Check Chat To Others Down Time Enjoy Elsewhere

Activate! Go for a run Play football Ice skate Go swimming Dance Go for a bike ride Squish a stress ball Punch a cushion or a punch bag

Body Check Eat some food – you might be “hangry”! Have a rest – you might be tired. Ask for a hug – you may need to feel loved! Get some fresh air – you may need to feel in touch with nature.

Chat To Others Family Friends Teachers Other school staff Toys Pets Mirror Diary Own head Pray EITHER chat about other things OR try to sort the problem.

Down Time Sleep! Go for a quiet walk outside Listen to the world Draw or colour in Read a book Listen to calm music Watch TV or a film Ask for a massage Yoga / meditation Church

Enjoy Elsewhere Sing! Write a story Play with a toy you love Go to the shops Build a den Go bug hunting Go exploring outdoors Have a hot chocolate Play a board game or do a jigsaw Splash in puddles Do chores or tidy up (tidy house, tidy mind!)

A toolbox needs a mix of tools... which ones do you have?

Someone tells you that you are not allowed to play Someone tells you that you are not allowed to play. Which tool do you use?

Your favourite toy gets broken. Which tool do you use?

Your work is really hard. Which tool do you use?

You feel like you are being ignored or left out. Which tool do you use?