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Printable 1st grade social-emotional worksheet on frustration management with a story about Manuel, multiple-choice questions, and a drawing activity.
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Handling Frustration: Social Emotional Learning

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This printable social-emotional worksheet for 1st graders uses a story about Manuel, who becomes frustrated and upset at work, to teach emotional regulation and coping strategies. Students answer five multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions about the story, then illustrate a scene. It covers recognizing triggers, pausing to breathe, using positive self-talk, and apologizing.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated February 2026

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