Mastering Emotions

Tyson loved playing in the schoolyard in downtown Montreal. But today, he felt something strange inside. He was upset because his favorite toy, a red fire truck, was missing. It felt like a big piece of his heart was gone too. - Where could it be? Tyson wondered. The problem was huge for Tyson. He needed to find his toy to feel happy again.

Tyson searched everywhere for his toy truck. He looked under the swings and behind the slide, but it wasn't there. A gust of wind blew and scattered some leaves. - Maybe it blew away, he thought. Tyson felt his heart sink a little more. The first obstacle was not knowing where to look next.

Tyson decided to ask his friends for help. - Have you seen my red truck? he asked. But no one had seen it. His friend Mia said, - Maybe someone took it by mistake. Tyson felt even more worried now. He didn't want to think that someone might have his toy.

Tyson sat on a bench, feeling like giving up. - I'll never find it, he sighed. The schoolyard felt big and unfriendly now. He missed his fire truck and didn't know what to do. Tyson's eyes filled with tears as he thought about going home without it.

Just then, Tyson's teacher, Mr. Green, sat next to him. - What's wrong, Tyson? Mr. Green asked. Tyson explained about the missing truck. - Sometimes, we need to calm our minds to find answers, Mr. Green suggested. Tyson took a deep breath and decided to try one more time, feeling a little wiser.

Tyson stood up with a new plan. He remembered playing near the sandbox earlier. There it was, his red fire truck, half-buried in the sand! - I found it! Tyson shouted joyfully. He realized that staying calm helped him think better. Tyson learned that wisdom can come from understanding his feelings.