Elementary School Family Letter Dear Family: Violence is often the result of not recognizing our own anger. If we do not recognize that we are getting angry, we may simply react, To avoid violence, we must choose to act ina way that helps us to cool down and stay in control. In this lesson of the G.RE.AT. Program, your child identified his or her physical response to anger, such as an increased heart rate, sweaty palms, anda loud voice. The children also learned anger- management techniques to help them control their response. The class then practiced these techniques using scenarios in which the characters calmed down and stayed in control. You can support your child by talking to him or her about anger and how it can be dangerous if you allow yourself to get out of control. You and your child can practice techniques that will help you cool down when you get angry, such as: * Writing down feelings in a journal. * Leaving the situation. * Engaging in some form of exercise. * Remembering that you have control over how you will respond to a situation, * Talking to someone who can help you calm down, Thank you, Your G.R.E.A.T. Instructor