1. TANTRUMS
Caren Rothstein, 2009

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

3. You might feel confused, angry or sad.

4. You may feel like having a tantrum.

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

6. THAT IS NOT A GOOD CHOICE.

7. ~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.

8. AND NOTHING WILL CHANGE.

9. A BETTER CHOICE IS TO STOP…

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

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

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

13. ~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.

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

15. Friends think tantrums are for babies.

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

17. WORDS CAN MAKE EVERYTHING OKAY.