🌋The Feelings Volcano
Big feelings need somewhere to go — let's release the steam before it erupts.
Spot anger building up and use cool-down tricks before it boils over.
Anger management activities for kids
The Feelings Volcano is a free anger management activity for kids ages 6–10 — one of the most engaging calm down activities for kids in our therapy toolkit. Built by therapists, it teaches emotional regulation and coping skills through play, helping children recognize anger building up and use a calm-down strategy before it erupts. Use it at home, in counseling sessions, or in the classroom.
Common questions
What age is this anger activity best for?
It's designed for kids ages 6–10, but older children and neurodivergent kids who like visual metaphors often enjoy it too. The 'volcano' externalizes anger in a way that's much easier to talk about than abstract feelings.
How do counselors and therapists use this with kids?
Therapists use it as a session warm-up to teach the early warning signs of dysregulation, or as a debrief tool after a meltdown to non-judgmentally explore what filled the volcano. It pairs naturally with CBT and zones-of-regulation curricula.
Is this free to use at home or in the classroom?
Yes — every kids activity on TherapistAssist is free to use with children, students, and clients. No login or download required.