Preschoolers are at an age where they are going through a lot, and that can be challenging for them. What makes this even more of a challenge for them is that they might not understand some of the things they're going through at that point in their lives, and they also might not be able to communicate about these things with their parents. One thing younger children have a tough time doing is understanding and expressing their emotions in a healthy way, which can often lead to them getting angry. Fortunately, there are some calming activities that angry preschoolers can engage in.

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10 Teach Them Certain Words

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Feelings are a hard thing for a lot of people to understand, but that's especially true with preschoolers. That is because they're too young to know how to properly communicate their emotions. This can lead to some frustration for them, which can cause anger.

But according to Verywell Family, teaching kids to label their feelings can be beneficial. This might not put a stop to an angry outburst, but it is a good way to help children understand what they're going through when they are angry. Furthermore, it might make communication between a parent and their preschooler better during moments like that, which could calm them.

9 Anger Management Works

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Anger management skills are good for everyone to have, no matter how old they are. Also, having skills like that can help a preschooler when they're angry. Parents who find themselves dealing with an angry preschooler can try teaching them anger management skills such as taking a deep breath.

Additionally, there are other ways parents can help their preschoolers deal with the anger that they might be experiencing. For example, parents can go on a walk with them to show them that taking a walk can help when they're upset. Counting to 10 can also be helpful.

8 Avoid Giving In

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When a child has a temper tantrum, one of the things many parents do is give in and end up doing whatever their little one wants them to do. Giving in might seem like an easy thing to do, but it can be a bad thing in the long run. That's because it can teach the child that all they have to do to get attention (or whatever else they might want at the time) is act out. They'll calm down when they realize acting out isn't working.

7 Praise Them

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Praise can go a long way, especially when it comes to children. In fact, it can be a good thing to do when one finds themselves dealing with an angry preschooler. While it may not be a solution that will put a stop to outbursts that are already happening, parents who try this might find that it's a great way to avoid future outbursts.

According to Child Mind Institute, parents can praise their children for engaging in appropriate behavior, such as calming down after they have experienced some anger. They can also praise them when they express themselves calmly. While this isn't something angry preschoolers can do themselves, they can benefit from it.

6 Problem-Solving Skills Are Good

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Problem-solving skills, much like anger management skills, are great for everyone to have. Also, using them is an effective way for an angry preschooler to work through emotions that they might be feeling, as well as avoid becoming angry in the first place.

When their children are not upset, parents can try to teach them problem-solving skills by working with them to create solutions to issues that might pop up in the future. While this won't stop an outburst that is already in progress, it might help preschoolers avoid ones that may happen in the future.

5 Try To Avoid Their Triggers

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Parents who have angry preschoolers on their hands might have noticed that their children's outbursts are triggered by certain things. Also, they might find that the thing their kids get upset about is being told to stop doing something or being told that they have to do something that they do not want to do. If their outbursts are triggered by things like that, giving them a warning ahead of time or giving them step-by-step instructions on how to do the task they are being told to do might help. Following those steps can be calming for them.

4 They Can Use A Crash Mat

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A crash mat can be a good way to get a child to calm down, according to kidsactivities.com. Those who do not have one can create one. Firstly, they should know that the mat has to be big enough for the child to lay on, and it also has to be deep so that no part of their body comes into contact with the floor. One can use a futon cover, but if they find something else that will work just as well, that can also be used to create a crash mat.

3 They Can Use An Antianxiety Kit

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Parents who have an angry preschooler on their hands might find an antianxiety kit beneficial. According to The Chaos and the Clutter, a very important thing for parents to remember when creating this kit is that the kit should include things that soothe their child specifically, not just things that should be soothing in general. For example, the kit could include the child's favorite toys.

2 Cool-Down Cubes Can Help

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If a child is struggling with managing their anger, cool-down cubes might help. According to Crafty Counselor Chick, one can make these with plastic ice cubes, a jar, and a marker. Cool-down strategies can be written on each of the cubes, and they can be placed in the freezer.

1 They Can Use Stress Balls

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Parents can have their angry preschoolers use stress balls. According to Somewhat Simple, Wacky Sacks Stress Balls can be created by using balloons, Play-Doh, and a marker. If parents' preschooler is frustrated and acting out, letting them use these stress balls can help them calm down.

Sources: Verywell Family, Child Mind Institute, Kidsactivities.com, The Chaos And The Clutter, Crafty Counselor Chick, Somewhat Simple