Raccoon feels very angry but learns to pause and breathe before reacting. Kids discover that simple calming strategies can help them manage strong feelings.

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SEL Takeaway: Managing Big Feelings

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Young learners discover what anger feels like in their bodies and learn that it’s okay to have big emotions. Through simple calming tools like stopping, breathing, and counting, they practice self-control and realize that anger doesn’t last forever — it fades, and every moment is a chance to start again.

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Discussion Questions

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These questions invite children to talk about what anger feels like and explore healthy ways to calm down. Students share their own experiences with feeling mad and discover simple tools—like breathing or taking a break—that help them feel better.

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Role Play: Fox Feels Mad

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Students act out a scene where Fox feels upset after losing a game and learns how to calm down with help from Raccoon. By acting out the situation, children deepen and cement their learning as they practice using deep breathing and counting to manage big emotions and try again with a positive attitude.