posted by Kristen Perrotti
The book “Zach Gets Frustrated” by William
Mulcahy, is a great resource that teaches children a 3 step method to
appropriately handle their frustration. The “Frustration Triangle” is a great
visual that reminds students to 1) “Name it” (say why they are frustrated), 2) “Tame it” (do some deep breathing or another chill skill), and 3) “Reframe it”
(change their negative thoughts to
positive ones). The use of this skill correlates with one of our
school-wide expectations: “Express Respect”. Rather than acting out verbally or physically when feeling angry, students are reminded to stay calm and use their words to describe their frustration and problem solve respectfully. In order to ensure
consistency across settings, parents are encouraged to use this language at
home with their children when problems arise.
