Children Love to Play: Growing Through Unexpected Situations The main character of this book is Riley. He is a cheerful and lively child who can express his feelings by saying, "I feel like I could fly!" When it's recess, he focuses on building a fantastic town with blocks. However, just as he finishes two towers with great effort, his friend Parker's tail accidentally knocks them down. Riley's face turns hot, and he becomes so angry that he throws the blocks, knocking down the remaining tower, even with the teacher nearby. This was a dangerous moment where both Riley and his friends could get hurt. Such scenes often happen when children play together. How should teachers, parents, and guardians help an angry child? And how should the child who unintentionally upset a friend express their feelings? Adults must learn first and teach children the language of emotions: Show empathy instead of scolding, and teach them to pause instead of resorting to violence. When a child gets angry and frustrated, it’s easy to say, "Don’t be angry!" or "Don’t be frustrated!" Especially in crowded places or when a child expresses anger violently, the urge to quickly resolve the uncomfortable situation can be strong. However, such responses can rob the child of the opportunity to recognize and handle their feelings of anger healthily. If the situation ends without empathy, feelings of injustice may build up in the child’s heart. In this book, Teacher Rex approaches Riley, who is throwing toys in anger, and gently asks, "How do you feel right now?" This gives Riley the chance to recognize his emotions. Then, he empathizes by saying, "It’s okay to be angry. Everyone feels that way sometimes." He calmly teaches how to express anger safely without denying the feeling. Social-Emotional Education at Home and in the Classroom: Emotional regulation is a skill learned through education! Recently, it has been said that the ability to handle emotions and relationships is more important than knowledge in educational settings. "When You’re Angry, Count to Ten" is a picture book for social-emotional education that can be used both at home and in the classroom. Teachers can read this book during class and discuss with children, "What can we do when we feel angry?" Parents can suggest, "Shall we see what the friend did when they were upset?" or "Shall we count to ten together?" when their child is crying or upset. Various emotional regulation methods, such as taking deep breaths, slowly waving hands and arms, and imagining something that makes them happy, can be practiced while looking at the illustrations. The activities and games for emotional regulation included in the appendix will greatly help children who struggle to express their feelings. The ability to handle emotions is not innate. Small daily habits will become lifelong skills for children to manage their emotions, helping them grow into resilient individuals who can recognize and express their feelings healthily.