When a child gets angry, hitting is often the first response. Using humorous songs and scenarios kids can easily relate to, this program helps students learn to express their anger in acceptable ways. Explains that hitting only makes things worse, and advises viewers to stop and think what they can do instead. Provides ten constructive ideas for getting rid of angry feelings.
In a bakery kitchen, a baker can't find his mixing spoon. To calm his anger, he kneads and punches dough. Everyone gets angry at times, he tells viewers, then explains that feeling angry is okay, but hitting isn't -- it only makes things worse. Instead of hitting, stop and use your head to figure out what to do, he advises.
Through songs and a series of scenarios, video presents ten things viewers can do to use up the energy anger arouses and feel better: squish clay, pound a pillow, make an angry picture, blow up a balloon, do something useful, take time to cool off, talk to someone about your anger, write down what's making you angry, exercise hard, daydream about things that make you happy.
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