April 4 is Walk Around Things Day! Stars0 reviews (Do you like this day? Rate it!)



Really, I don't make these days up! This is one of those days that gives me a little more of a challenge, so let's see... This day can be taken literally or figuratively. You can literally 'walk around things' such as ladders, puddles, or other hazards, or you can try to avoid a conflict or issue in the figurative sense. Since my kids prefer to jump in puddles as opposed to walking around them, I think I'm going to use this day to discuss dealing with feelings, especially frustration and anger. I've found it much more effective to talk to kids about how to deal with anger when they're not in the middle of being angry!

Books & Videos | Feelings Faces | Links |

Books & Videos

  Rosie's Walk Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins
Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another.
  Moody Cow Meditates Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean
Peter the cow is having a BAD day. After missing the bus and wiping out on his bike he loses his temper and gets in trouble. And to make matters worse all the other kids/cows are teasing him, calling him Moody Cow. Peters day just seems to get worse until his grandfather comes over and teaches him how to settle his mind and let go of his frustration through a simple and fun exercise.
  How To Deal With Anger How To Deal With Anger by Julie Fiedler
Everyone gets angry -- Why are you angry? -- Expressing your feelings -- Don't ignore anger! -- Unhealthy ways to deal with anger -- Handling your anger -- Talking it out -- Letting it out -- When other people are angry -- Knowing how to deal.

Feelings Faces

 
What You'll Need:
 
  • Paper plates or paper
  • Magazines or newspapers (optional)
  • Scissors and glue

   
How To Make:
 

1. Cutout different faces from a magazine or newspaper (or you can also just draw different faces) and glue onto paper plate or paper. (If using paper plates, you can make each face into a puppet).
2. Have your child help describe how the people feel.
3. If the people are sad, angry, etc., ask your child how the people could feel better.

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Links

 
  6 Ways To Help Kids Handle Anger
http://www.parentingbookmark.com/pages/articleMB01.htm

 
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