1-2-3 A Calmer Me Sample Pages - American Psychological … · 2020. 6. 8. · My friend told me...

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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.

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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



1-2-3 I hug me

Give yourself a BIG hug,

nice and tight!



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…



1-2-3 a calmer me

Pretend your arms are jelly and let your hug s-l-i-d-e away.



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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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.

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