Social Story: Feeling Angry & Using Appropriate Language
This Anger Social Story supports children who experience strong emotions and may struggle to manage their language when feeling angry. Using clear visuals and simple, reassuring language, the story helps pupils understand that it is okay to feel angry, while reinforcing clear school expectations around respectful communication.
The story gently guides children to:
✔ Recognise and name feelings of anger
✔ Understand that rude or inappropriate words are not allowed in school
✔ Seek support from a trusted adult
✔ Take time and space to regulate emotions
Designed for EYFS, KS1, SEN and EAL learners, this social story is ideal for behaviour support, restorative conversations, and emotional regulation interventions.
Included
1 printable Anger Social Story (PDF)
Clear, child-friendly visuals
Supportive and non-judgemental language
Consistent behaviour expectations
Why Teachers Love This
✔ Normalises big emotions without excusing unsafe behaviour
✔ Clear and consistent language that supports school rules
✔ Ideal for proactive teaching and reactive support
✔ Works well for SEN, SEMH and EAL pupils
✔ Easy to use in one-to-one, small group or whole-class settings
