See all of our Songs that Teach Children How to Deal with Feelings
This song is available on The Learning Station's "Literacy in Motion."
This song can be used as an extension activity for Molly Bang's When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really Angry.
Act out the scenarios in each verse and discuss with children the things that make them angry. Encourage them to use words, and not actions to express their anger. Act out angry feelings by stamping feet and making angry faces. End the song by shaking hands.
Concepts for children to learn:
1. We all have feelings. There are positive ways to express those feelings.
2. It's okay to cry, feel angry, or scared.
3. There are reasons why we may experience these feelings.
Encourage children to use descriptive words, such as angry, sad, happy, or scared.
Initiate discussions on feelings to help build self-awareness and self-esteem.
After each song ask the children, "How do you feel after listening to this song? Have you ever felt this way before? What do you do when you feel __________?"
When I ask my friends to play
And they say, "No, just go away."
I'm angry.
I feel so angry.
It's okay if you get mad.
It's just because you're feeling bad.
It's all right to feel that way.
Just use words, and you should say
"I'm angry.
I feel so angry."
When I'm having lots of fun
And Daddy tells me, "Clean up, son."
I'm angry.
I feel so angry.
Kids tease me and call me "squirt."
My feelings really do get hurt.
"I'm angry.
I feel so angry."
When I build my blocks so high
And someone knocks them down, I cry.
"I'm angry.
I feel so angry."
Cooperation is the way
To make the angries go away.
So talk, don't shout.
Just work it out, and it's okay if you should say,
"I'm angry.
I feel so angry."
This song is available on The Learning Station's "Literacy in Motion."
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