Frustration: when something just won't work
The shoe won't close, the puzzle piece won't fit, the tower falls over. Frustration is anger's little sibling – and kids meet it constantly.
What's behind this feeling
Frustration happens when wanting is bigger than being able to. It shows your child really wants to do it.
What can help
A short break often works wonders: put it down, breathe, try again. Help only as much as needed, so the success stays with your child.
What the book says
These texts appear exactly like this on the double page. Read them aloud while your child colors.
This is Tangle, the frustration unicorn. Tangle shows up when something just will not work, no matter how hard you try – then everything inside you ties itself into knots.
The questions
Where do you feel Tangle? Is everything getting tight and knotty? Do your hands want to throw it all away? What just would not work for you lately?
The trick: The knot break
Put the thing down for a moment. Shake out your arms and hands like a unicorn shaking its wet mane. Then: one more try – or ask for help. Both are strong.
The Feelings Unicorn Crew →
This is Tangle, the frustration dragon. He shows up when something just will not work, no matter how hard you try – then everything inside you ties itself into knots.
The questions
Where do you feel Tangle? Is everything getting tight and knotty? Do your hands want to throw it all away? What just would not work for you lately?
The trick: The knot break
Put the thing down for a moment. Shake out your arms and hands like a dragon shaking its wet wings. Then: one more try – or ask for help. Both are strong.
The Feelings Dragon Crew →Frustration and 23 more feelings to color
Every feeling on its own double page, with a read-aloud text, questions and a trick. For ages 3 and up.
