In elementary school, we spend a lot of time helping children learn how to identify and manage powerful emotions. Anger can be an overpowering feeling, and for many children it is the Achilles Heal of their school day. There are just so many things that can happen that seem unfair! First graders are listening to "Soda Pop Head" by Julia Cook this month.
His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him Soda Pop Head.Most of the time he is pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red and he blows his top! Lester’s dad comes to his rescue by teaching him a few techniques to loosen the top and cool down before his fizz takes control. Lester struggles when things feel unfair to him - people cutting him in line, his sister using his video game. His reaction when presented with these situations is WAY out of proportion to the problem.
This is made worse when other children see him start to lose control and 'push his buttons'. We discussed what that expression means, and how we can be better classmates by not aggravating others and adding to an already difficult situation.
Classes are also working on identifying :
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