The Anger Iceberg — Free Printable PDF for Kids

Help children discover what's really hiding beneath their anger. Free anger iceberg printable PDF for parents, educators and therapists.

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Skills this printable covers:

  • Identifying the hidden emotions beneath anger.
  • Building emotional vocabulary for children aged 4–16.
  • Recognising secondary emotions like shame, loneliness and fear.
  • Opening conversations between children and trusted adults.
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Skills this printable covers:

  • Identifying the hidden emotions beneath anger.
  • Building emotional vocabulary for children aged 4–16.
  • Recognising secondary emotions like shame, loneliness and fear.
  • Opening conversations between children and trusted adults.

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When a child explodes with anger, it's rarely the whole story. Beneath the surface, there are almost always deeper feelings driving that outburst.

Anger is only what people see. This tool reveals the rest.

  • Children name the feeling hiding beneath their anger
  • They build emotional vocabulary in a safe, visual way
  • They open up to trusted adults more easily over time
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AshamedAshamed
LonelyLonely
InvisibleInvisible

Over time you'll see progress

Children learn to notice what's happening beneath their anger and find the words to express it safely.

Emotional literacy is one of the most important life skills a child can develop.

Child feeling understood and calm

How to Use:

  1. Print or open on tablet
  2. Explore together during a calm moment
  3. Use after a difficult outburst to open conversation
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File size: 5.8 MBPages: 3 pages
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Anger iceberg printable PDF resources

Find anger iceberg pdf, anger iceberg worksheet, anger iceberg printable, and emotion iceberg resources for helping children understand the secondary emotions behind anger. Ideal for parents, teachers and therapists working with kids aged 4–16.

The Anger Iceberg is a visual tool that helps children understand that anger is only what people see on the surface. Beneath it lie deeper emotions — like loneliness, shame, fear, or feeling unheard — that are often the real cause of an outburst. By naming these hidden feelings, children begin to understand and manage their emotions more effectively.
The Catbears Anger Iceberg is designed for children aged 4 to 16. The language is simple enough for young children but meaningful enough for teenagers, making it a versatile tool across a wide age range.
This tool is designed for parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists working with children. It works equally well at home after a difficult moment, in the classroom as part of an emotional literacy lesson, or in a therapy or counseling session.
Yes. The Anger Iceberg is a visual, non-verbal tool that works especially well for children who are visual learners or who struggle to articulate their feelings verbally. It provides a concrete, accessible way to explore emotions without relying on language alone.
Yes, completely free. Download, print, and use it as many times as you like — at home, in the classroom, or in your practice. No sign-up required.
Absolutely. You're welcome to print and use it with as many children as you'd like. Please don't resell or redistribute the file itself.
The Anger Iceberg works best when a child is calm — not mid-meltdown. Use it after a difficult moment, or simply as a conversation starter at a relaxed time. Ask your child: "Have you ever felt any of these feelings?" and let them lead the conversation.
Print it out and sit together during a calm moment. Ask your child to point to or circle any feelings they recognise. Use the iceberg as a springboard for deeper conversation — you don't need to have all the answers. Simply listening and validating their feelings is enough.
A blank version where children can write or draw their own feelings is coming soon. Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when it's available.
The Catbears is an EdTech initiative founded by a multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and creative designers. Our mission is to help children develop emotional literacy and conflict-resolution skills. All content is developed in close collaboration with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and classroom teachers.
Yes. The concept of secondary emotions — the idea that anger often masks deeper feelings — is well established in psychology and therapeutic practice, including CBT, emotion coaching, and the Gottman method. The Catbears Anger Iceberg translates this clinical knowledge into a warm, accessible, child-friendly format.

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