Free Calm-Down Printable: “When I Feel Angry” – A Toddler-Friendly Story


Free Printable Social Story: When I Feel Angry – Visual support to help toddlers understand big emotions and calm down


Big feelings like anger can be hard for little ones to handle. They might yell, stomp, or throw toys — not because they’re “bad,” but because they’re still learning how to express themselves.

This gentle printable story, "When I Feel Angry," is made just for toddlers and preschoolers who need support understanding what’s happening inside their bodies — and what they can do to calm down.

I use this story with my home daycare kids, and it really helps! You can read it before tough moments or after a meltdown as part of a calming routine.


📘 What’s in the Story?

  • Normalizes anger in toddler-friendly language

  • Includes physical cues (tight body, hot face)

  • Offers simple calming tools like breathing, fidgets, and asking for help

  • Encourages practice and self-awareness

  • Designed with big visuals, easy-to-read text, and a calm tone


👀 Peek Inside:

Here’s a look at some of the pages:

“Sometimes I feel angry.
That’s okay. Everyone feels angry sometimes.”

“When I feel angry, my body gets tight.
My face gets hot. I might want to shout.”

“But I can stop and take a deep breath.”

💬 Want More Tools?

This story is part of my growing collection of visuals and calm-down tools for toddlers. If you found this helpful, check out my Etsy shop or follow me on Instagram for more.

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💛 Get Your Free Printable

Click below to download the mini storybook “When I Feel Angry” — free for parents, educators, and little ones who are learning to handle big emotions.

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