Understanding Tabitha's Temper

Who is Tabitha, and what is her problem in the story?

• Tabitha is a famous singer who is always happy.

• Tabitha is a character who loves to solve mysteries.

• Tabitha is a superhero with cool powers.

• Tabitha is a character who has some personal problems.

How does Tabitha feel when she gets really mad?

• Tabitha feels super angry and frustrated.

• Tabitha feels really excited and happy.

• Tabitha feels calm and not bothered.

• Tabitha feels joyful and relieved.

What makes Tabitha really mad?

• When people say nice things, give her gifts, or let her play.

• Loud music, long talks, and too many compliments.

• Rainy days, spicy snacks, and quiet places.

• Being interrupted, not being treated nicely, and surprises.

What do the other characters in the book think about Tabitha’s temper?

• They think her temper is cute and funny.

• They find her temper to be silly and fun.

• They believe her temper shows she is strong.

• They see Tabitha's temper as wild and surprising.

How does Tabitha learn to manage her temper?

• Tabitha learns to manage her temper by shouting and getting mad.

• Tabitha learns to manage her temper by pretending her feelings don't matter.

• Tabitha learns to manage her temper by staying away from anything that makes her upset.

• Tabitha learns to manage her temper by taking deep breaths, knowing what makes her mad, and saying nice things to herself.

Have you ever felt really mad like Tabitha? Can you tell me about a time you got super angry?

• I got mad when I lost a game.

• I got mad when my favorite show was not on.

• Yes, I got mad when someone took my idea.

• I was mad when it rained on my picnic.

How can you tell if someone is really mad?

• They smile a lot

• They talk softly

• They have tight fists, stand stiff, shout, use mean words, and have a frown.

• They look relaxed

How do you think Tabitha’s friends and family feel when she gets angry?

• They feel happy and excited.

• They don’t care at all.

• They probably feel a bit scared and worried.

• They want to help her feel better.

What can you do to feel better when you're really mad?

• Shout at someone

• Forget about how you feel

• Eat a lot of candy

• Take deep breaths, count to ten, walk away, play outside, think happy thoughts, or talk to a friend.

If you were Tabitha’s friend, what fun advice would you give her to help her feel better when she gets mad?

• Tell her to pretend her feelings don't matter.

• Encourage her to take deep breaths and have a little break to think.

• Suggest she yell at others when she's upset.

• Advise her to keep her feelings inside until she can't anymore.