He or she just sits in time-out, angry. Perhaps we used time-out for punishment. Punishing children for doing the wrong thing rarely works as well as teaching them how to do the right thing. Think of time-out for an attitude adjustment, not a punishment. Use consequences for punishment.
Consequences teach children how to make amends.
One corner of the classroom is Australia with a map of the island on the floor, a palm tree, a koala bear, large pillows, and calming music. Children learn how to gain self-control in socially acceptable ways through personal experience and by watching adults and other children model appropriate behavior. Many children and adults cannot calm down by sitting still in a chair. They need a time-out that allows for the release of physical tension like hitting, pounding, walking, or running. Most programs have outdoor play areas, indoor motor rooms, and large and small motor activities such as play dough, woodworking, and climbing that meet these needs.