Social Story: What to Do When I Get Upset or Angry

This is a social story meant to encourage students to learn to control their emotions and make good choices, when they get upset or angry.

Sometimes our students struggle with the day-to-day social demands presented at school, home and other settings. This social story validates the student’s emotions, by reminding them that it is okay to be upset or angry. However, it then goes on to show what bad and good choices look like, and how to problem-solve in order to self-regulate, and make themselves and others happy.

It is in PDF format, and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels.

I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students!