what is the turtle technique
The turtle technique is a method for calming down when you feel angry, frustrated or upset. It has been found to be effective for both children and adults. Teaching children to use the turtle technique: Use a turtle puppet to help teach children how to use the turtle technique to calm down. Introduce the turtle puppet to the children. Have the children come up with a name for the turtle. The turtle can bring up an example of a time he got really upset or angry. Have the turtle ask the children if they have ever felt this way. Then the turtle can explain that he has a special way to calm down when he feels angry, called the turtle technique. Have the turtle introduce the basic steps of the turtle technique: Recognize that you feel angry.