Objective: Anger can be a difficult emotion to handle, and it's one that everyone has to deal with. Sometimes we need to create a healthy outlet for that anger so it isn't building up inside of us. You can make a Shake It Out, to shake and release the anger children & teens may be carrying with them.

Supplies:

• Empty bottle
• Rice/beans/beads
• Duct Tape (preferably red)
• Permanent marker

Instructions:

• Fill a small empty bottle half way with rice/beans/beads
• Close the bottle and wrap the whole thing up in duct tape
• Write "SHAKE IT OUT" on the outside
• Take time to shake out that anger and then try out one of these variations:
• COLLECTIVE SHAKE: Take turns tossing shakers to one another in the group. Have fun as you support one another in shaking out that anger.
• RHYTHMIC SHAKE: Ask participants to pick a favorite song and shake along to the beat. Or use the shakers to create a rhythmic beat together.

Additional Ideas: Decorate your Shake It Out! Give youth a creative outlet for their emotions by allowing them to draw on the outside of the bottle and make it their own.