Help children take charge of big feelings with this interactive Anger Control Panel Lapbook, a practical, kid-friendly resource that can be paired with Max and the Giggle Monsters or used completely on its own.
Designed to put kids in the driver’s seat, this tri-fold lapbook walks them step-by-step through understanding, managing, and calming anger in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming.
What’s Inside
Monitoring Panel, “What’s Happening?”
Children explore:
10 common anger triggers
Where they notice anger in their bodies
Early warning signs of growing emotions
This section builds emotional awareness and helps kids recognize patterns before feelings escalate.
Command Center, “I’m in Charge.”
Kids “push” interactive strategy buttons to practice:
Deep breathing
Positive affirmations
Movement breaks
Asking for help
This panel reinforces that they have choices and tools when anger shows up.
Emergency Panel, “Reset & Refocus.”
Children practice the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding strategy to shift attention away from triggers and back into the present moment.
As a playful backup tool, kid-friendly joke cards are included to help lighten the mood and create a quick emotional reset.
Front Cover Feature
A colorable section is included.
Why You’ll Love It
Encourages self-awareness and self-control
Gives concrete, repeatable coping strategies
Interactive and hands-on
Perfect for home, classroom, counseling sessions, or calm-down corners
Can stand alone or complement social-emotional learning stories
Assembly Instructions
Open a manila file folder fully.
Fold each side inward toward the center crease to create a mini tri-fold board.
Alternative Option:
Tape two pieces of paper together at the seam, then fold them into a tri-fold lapbook.
Assemble pieces as pictured.
Be mindful of spacing; this is a snug fit on full pages.
For the emergency joke cards, attach on three sides and leave the top open to create a pocket.
This pocket can also store loose pieces between uses.
Give kids more than a reminder to “calm down.” Give them a control panel they can actually use.
