Greetings, fellow explorers of life! I’m Ms. Preethi Vickram, founder of Tapas Progressive School, and today, I’m thrilled to delve into a topic that touches every soul, irrespective of age—anger.
Imagine anger as a wild, untamed river. Now, what if we could channel that powerful river into energy that helps instead of harms? It’s a bit like turning a rushing stream into a helpful waterwheel.
What seems like a tiny thing to you could be the spark that sets off anger in someone else.
Anger’s a fire that can burn so bright,
A dangerous spark in the dead of night.
In class, we learned to tame the flame,
With cool activities, we changed the game.
It’s not about quenching, but guiding the light,
Turning the darkness into something bright.
Anger managed, now we see,
Is power harnessed, setting us free?
Now, think about your child. There might be triggers affecting them that we haven’t even thought of. It’s crucial to recognize that anger is different for everyone, and sometimes, the things that upset our kids might surprise us.
I’ve found some great ways to turn anger into something positive and creative. With help from our students, I’ve learned a lot about emotions and found some surprising benefits. And you know what? The results have been amazing.
I am excited to share the activity our learners did, but before we dive into that, let’s take a moment to understand how anger can impact our kids.
Knowing this really highlights why it’s so important to manage it effectively.
Unmanaged anger in children can have several negative impacts:
1. Emotional Distress: Persistent anger can lead to feelings of sadness, loneliness, and helplessness, affecting a child’s overall emotional well-being.
2. Social Challenges: Children who struggle to manage their anger might have difficulty making friends, maintaining friendships, or interacting socially, as peers may find their reactions intense or unpredictable.
3. Behavioural Problems: Frequent anger can lead to aggressive behaviors such as hitting, biting, or yelling, which can be problematic both at home and in school environments.
4. Academic Difficulties: High levels of anger can interfere with concentration and focus, potentially leading to poorer academic performance.
5. Impaired Problem-Solving: Anger can cloud judgment, leading to impulsive actions and difficulty in making thoughtful decisions or solving problems effectively.
You don’t need to worry after reading about the impacts
Keep your spirits high! With the right activities, your child can effectively manage their anger.
Now I can’t wait any longer to share the amazing activity we had for our learners!
Our learners’ creativity explored their emotions by making posters about what made them angry and how they calmed down. They also engaged with worksheets that helped them understand and manage their emotions better. It was a fantastic way for them to express themselves and learn about emotional regulation.
Isn’t it superb how they combined fun with learning during this activity?
If you wish to see our little ones having fun while doing this activity, check it out on our Facebook page!
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And guess what? That was just one way I helped our learners manage anger. You can try plenty of other activities at home with your child to help them handle their emotions.
Here are three simple activities:
1. Feelings Journal: Encourage your child to keep a journal where they can draw or write about their feelings every day. This helps them process emotions and reflect on what triggers their anger.
2. Role-Play Scenarios: Use role-play to act in different scenarios that might trigger anger. Discuss ways to handle these situations calmly, helping children apply these strategies in real life.
3. Timeout Timer: Use a timer for timeout sessions. Instead of setting it as a punishment, frame it as personal time for the child to reset. Discuss that everyone sometimes needs a moment alone to think and regroup.
Now, here comes a viewpoint you might not accept right away. Give me a chance to explain, and with a real-life example, I’ll show you exactly why it works.
Are you prepared?
In addition to these activities, let your child express themselves and involve them in decisions such as choosing new items for their rooms, selecting family outings, planning meals, or even discussing home renovations.
This builds their confidence and makes them feel valued.
You may wonder how kids can be a part of such decisions. Well, let me share a real-life example that truly showcases the potential our children have when given the opportunity:
Students aged 4 to 16 have designed our new campus, turning their dreams and desires into reality.
We asked 225 kids, aged 4 to 16, what they wanted in their ideal school campus.
At Tapas, I recognize. the profound impact that the learning environment has on education, and I couldn’t think of anyone better to design that environment than the students themselves.
This initiative proved that children, when given the opportunity, can make insightful contributions to decisions that affect their environments and experiences.
In our next blog, I’ll dive deeper into our new campus and explore how our young learners have meticulously planned every detail. I am excited to announce the opening of our new campus, a visionary project shaped by the dreams and desires of students from across India.
Until then, I encourage you to keep sparking creativity and curiosity in your children at home with the fun activities I’ve shared. Each activity is designed not just to manage emotions like anger but to foster skills in problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
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Click the link below to watch a comprehensive video of our campus, created and envisioned by our students.
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This video is more than a walkthrough; it’s a vision of the future of education, designed by the individuals it serves.
If our innovative approach inspires you and you’d like to see this transformative educational space or discuss how your child could thrive with us, contact us at +91 97316 01333.
I am excited to welcome you to Tapas and demonstrate how we’re redefining the educational landscape, one student at a time.