There are some things we are allowed to do and some things we are not allowed to do. This activity can help children talk about how they feel when someone says "no" to them.

Materials: None

Directions:

Ask the children to name some things they are not allowed to do at school, such as

• Throw rubber balls near windows
• Hit other children
• Ride a tricycle in the street

Help the children think of things they can do instead, such as

• Bounce the balls on the sidewalk
• Use words to say they're angry
• Ride a tricycle in the playground

Then encourage the children to name other things they can do when they feel angry because someone said "no," such as

• Pound on clay
• Draw an "angry" picture that expresses their feelings
• Make up a "mad" song that expresses their feelings
• Dance

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