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Published by the American Psychological Association www.apa.org/pubs/magination
by Colleen a. Patterson and Brenda s. Miles illustrated by Claire Keay
Helping Children Cope When emotions
get out of Control
a Calmer Me
it’s okay to feel mad.this is what i do to help me feel better.
i stop and say a rhyme. let’s try it together.
1-2-3 A Calmer Me introduces children to a simple rhyme they can use to slow down their bodies and stop mad feelings from spinning out of control.
Includes a “note to Parents, teachers, and other grown-Ups” with more information about the steps of the “1-2-3” rhyme, and advice for working through the steps with your child.
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I am happy, but sometimes I feel mad and VErY frustrated!
Like the other day when I let go of my balloon.
I felt s-o-o-o mad!
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My friend told me it’s okay to feel mad, but there’s something I can do to feel better.
I can stop and say a rhyme that has some actions.
Let’s try the rhyme together!
1-2-3 a calmer me
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1-2-3 I hug me
Give yourself a BIG hug,
nice and tight!
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1-2-3 relax and b-r-e-a-t-h-e
Take a BIG breath in and let it out s-l-o-w-l-y…
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1-2-3 a calmer me
Pretend your arms are jelly and let your hug s-l-i-d-e away.
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I’m glad my friend showed me what to do! When I stopped and said the rhyme it slowed my body down and helped me get rid of my mad feelings.
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Pat
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EmotionsAges 4–8
Published by the American Psychological Association www.apa.org/pubs/magination
by Colleen a. Patterson and Brenda s. Miles illustrated by Claire Keay
Helping Children Cope When emotions
get out of Control
a Calmer Me
it’s okay to feel mad.this is what i do to help me feel better.
i stop and say a rhyme. let’s try it together.
1-2-3 A Calmer Me introduces children to a simple rhyme they can use to slow down their bodies and stop mad feelings from spinning out of control.
Includes a “note to Parents, teachers, and other grown-Ups” with more information about the steps of the “1-2-3” rhyme, and advice for working through the steps with your child.
123CalmerOSWPhoenix.indd 1 3/4/15 12:42 PM
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