Saying “no” doesn’t have to end in tears. This social story helps children understand that “no” isn’t a bad word—sometimes it just means “not right now” or “that’s not safe.”Through simple words and colorful illustrations, students see real-life examples (throwing food, climbing furniture, needing to wait) and learn safe ways to cope when they feel disappointed. They’ll also practice strategies like: ✔ Taking a deep breath ✔ Counting to 5 ✔ Choosing something else to do ✔ Asking “why” o