[ by Michele Gardner ]

The story

Sometimes other children get upset and cry.

When this happens their teacher or babysitter might try to help them.

The teacher or babysitter might try to help them by talking to them or holding them.

This is okay.

Sometimes when other children get upset and cry, it makes me upset and angry.

I can use words to tell my teacher or babysitter that I am upset.

I can say, "That makes me mad!" or "I'm upset!"

It is okay to use words about how I feel.

When I get upset I will try to use words about how I feel.