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Social Story: Picking My Skin | Self-Regulation & Coping Strategies for Kids
Help students understand and manage the urge to pick their skin with this gentle, supportive Social Story. Written in kid-friendly language and paired with simple visuals, this story teaches children the importance of caring for their bodies while offering healthy replacement strategies (deep breathing, stress ball, fidget toy, lotion, asking for help). This resource is perfect for: Special Education teachers Behaviour interventionists Counsellors & school psychologists Parents supporting
K - 8th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Taking Deep Breaths Social Story | Calm Down Strategy for Self-Regulation
A calming social story that teaches children how to take deep breaths to manage big feelings, with visuals and step-by-step strategies. Full Description: Help your students learn how to self-regulate and manage big emotions with this “Taking Deep Breaths” Social Story. Perfect for students with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional regulation challenges, this 11-page illustrated story teaches the calming strategy of deep breathing in a simple and engaging way. This story is ideal for classroom ca
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Self-Awareness Flow Chart
Teaching self-awareness ties in with self-efficacy. Students that need extra guidance and understanding how the connection of their behavior and choices affects others around them may need direct instruction. Students that struggle with seeing themselves honestly also struggle with self awareness with others. This flow chart will help students to take accountability of their behavior, word choices and also encourage them to be proactive in solving conflict with others.
1st - 8th
CALMING THE WIGGLES - Social Story - Problem Solving Resources
Product Description - Social Story Category: PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIESContents:· Wiggles Social Story· Wiggles Social Story Draw & Colour-in PagePROBLEM SOLVING - INSTRUCTIONS - Better Ways to Happy Days ©Clear, consistent, universal, expectations and consequences, means educated behaviour choicesCheck out our other Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Academic Resources at Better Ways to Happy DaysWEBSITE: http://www.betterwaystohappydays.com/TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Be
PreK - 6th
Readers Theater VOWEL TEAMS Decodable Phonics 6 Scripts Plays NO PREP Grade 1-3
If you are looking for a RESEARCH-BASED ACTIVITY that:improves decodingimproves fluencyimproves comprehensioncalls for REPEATED READINGS with a purposecalls for students to apply phonics skills to a textcan be used in small groups or partner centersis a great no prep, ready-to-go lesson for yourself or a SUBhas a week-long lesson plan routineYou found it!These multi-page Reader's Theater Plays are based on the Science of Reading and the UFLI curriculum. Each play has a problem and a satisfying
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.1a
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+7
I Can Calm Down Without Crying | Social Story for Emotional Regulation | Autism
Help children build emotional regulation skills with this supportive social story: “I Can Calm Down Without Crying.” This 11-page printable resource teaches kids strategies they can use when they feel upset or overwhelmed—including deep breathing, asking for help, and using calming tools. With simple language and visuals, it’s perfect for special education, behaviour support, or SEL lessons. ✨ What’s Included: 10 illustrated pages + 1 cover page Kid-friendly phrases like “I need a break”
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Drama: Creating a Production Step by Step using tons of Visible Thinking
This 33-page "workbook" or "drama journal" guides a group of students to create their own short (or longer) original production, using only Visible Thinking Strategies. It covers the entire creative process from goal setting, conception, story outline, character development, research, costume and set design, scheduling and planning strategies, audience reflections and finally, personal reflections. The students can, but do not have to write a script. There is no prescribed theme, genre, style or
4th - 10th
Creative Writing, Drama
Behavior Intervention Guide
Tier 2 behavioral intervention protocols, examples, parent and teacher information. Includes information on: Check in check out (parents, teachers, student, and facilitators) Reward system (dot chart) (teachers and facilitators) break cards (teachers and facilitators with examples) Behavior Contracts (staff and facilitators) Groups (permission slip) Silent Mentors (teachers and facilitators)
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects
Positive Conflict Resolution Script
Invite your students to follow this script to solve their own conflicts in the classroom. This tool is based on the Montessori concept of the "peace rose conversation" and positive discipline strategies. It can be placed on your classroom shelves and/or copied for children to use as needed. It is helpful to role play a number of conflict scenarios and using the script to find a constructive solution with your students.
3rd - 9th
Character Education
What to Do When I’m Overwhelmed Social Story | Emotional Regulation for Kids
Help your students learn how to recognize and manage feelings of overwhelm with this engaging, kid-friendly social story! Perfect for students with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional regulation needs, this printable resource teaches calming strategies using simple language and clear visuals. This social story includes: ✅ 1 cover page ✅ 10 illustrated story pages ✅ Visual strategies like deep breathing, asking for help, using a calm corner, and more ✅ Kid-appropriate, inclusive design ✅ Per
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Accepting No for an Answer Social Story | Printable PDF + Visuals for PreK–5
Help your students learn emotional regulation and flexibility with this Social Story about Accepting No for an Answer. This visual and engaging resource teaches young learners that hearing “no” is okay—and provides them with calming strategies, supportive language, and confidence-building messages. Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 5, this story features: ✅ 11 pages (including a cover page) ✅ Simple, supportive text with age-appropriate vocabulary ✅ Visuals with a consistent, friendly character ✅
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
I Can Use My Words Instead of Hitting – Social Story for Self-Regulation & Behav
Help students learn positive ways to manage anger and frustration with this engaging social story! “I Can Use My Words Instead of Hitting” teaches children how to express big feelings safely using words, deep breathing, and calm-down strategies. This resource is perfect for students with autism, ADHD, or behavioral challenges who need visual, structured support to understand emotional regulation and safe behavior choices. What’s Included: ✅ Full social story in PDF format ✅ Simple, clear langu
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
5 Guided Relaxation Scripts for SEL, Coping Skills, and Emotional Regulation
🌟 Calm, Brave, & Strong: 5 Guided Relaxation Scripts for Kids Help your students build resilience, self-regulation, and emotional strength with this ready-to-use guided relaxation bundle! Perfect for elementary classrooms, these scripts combine mindfulness, coping skills, and SEL strategies into fun, imaginative adventures that children love. This pack includes 5 themed guided relaxation scripts: Planting a Seed – Grow patience, hope, and a growth mindset. The Strong Oak Tree – Build groun
PreK - 8th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
SCAMPER Critical Thinking Bookmarks
These bookmarks were created for students to use to improve critical thinking skills. We use these to improve upon inventions, ideas, and solutions found in literature, social studies, and other subjects! These could be easily used in any grade level and any subject. SCAMPER is a higher-order thinking strategy used in gifted/talented education. I use them in my regular-education classroom and have success with all learners! The students love using this strategy to improve their thinking skills.
2nd - 12th
Gifted Student Anxiety / Feeling Overwhelmed Toolkit | SEL Support
Do your gifted or high-achieving students get overwhelmed easily, ask repeated reassurance questions, freeze when work feels too big, or struggle when plans change?SEL Support for Intense, Worried, and Easily Overloaded Elementary Students Help students notice when feeling overwhelmed, regulate emotions, and move forward when school feels too big. This toolkit gives teachers practical, ready-to-use supports for helping students notice feeling overwhelmed, how to use calming strategies and move
2nd - 6th
Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Gifted SEL Toolkit Bundle: Perfectionism, Self-Advocacy and more...
Gifted Student Perfectionism Freebie | Reflection Sheet + Teacher Script
Gifted Student Perfectionism Freebie Reflection Sheet + Teacher Script Do your gifted or high-achieving students shut down when work gets hard, get upset over small mistakes, or avoid tasks unless they know they can do them perfectly?This toolkit gives teachers practical, ready-to-use supports for helping students build flexibility, recover from mistakes, and respond to challenge in healthier ways. This freebie includes:About this resource pageone reflection pageone student tool page: “When I G
2nd - 6th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Reader's Theater: Sectionalism of the North, South & West Regions of US
Bring the concept of sectionalism in the United States prior to the Civil War to life with this 18 character script Reader’s Theater! Students will see, hear, and participate in conversations woven with strong facts and characteristics about the North, South, and West sections of our country following the War of 1812. Issues of slavery, industry, westward expansion, tariffs, and transportation development are addressed throughout the script in an engaging and connected way! In addition, a compre
4th - 7th
Informational Text, U.S. History
Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Complete Curriculum Bundle
Winter Break Social Story | SEL + Autism Support Resource
Help your students transition smoothly with this clear, supportive Winter Break Social Story!This winter break social story is designed especially for elementary students, including learners with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or those who benefit from predictable routines and visual supports. The story explains upcoming schedule changes in a calm, reassuring way—helping students understand what winter break is, what will happen, and how they can cope with changes to their routine. Inside this social s
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Social Story on Nail Biting | Autism, Special Education, Self-Regulation, Hygien
Help students build healthy habits with this engaging Social Story about Nail Biting! Designed with autism-friendly visuals and simple, clear text, this resource supports children in understanding why nail biting can hurt their fingers and spread germs—and what they can do instead. Perfect for special education, speech therapy, ABA, and SEL lessons, this story uses consistent characters and white-background illustrations to reduce distractions and improve comprehension. What’s Included: 10-pag
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
-able vs -ible Suffixes Decodable Reader 3rd 4th 5th Grade | Phonics SoR
Do your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students stumble when then try to spell -able / -ible words? This resource helps them blast off into reading and spelling success! This 2-hour lesson combines phonics, fluency, comprehension, and science in one ready-to-use resource. Students will master tricky suffixes -able and -ible while exploring rockets, satellites, and the wonder of space travel. Perfect for grades 3–5, this resource is fully aligned with the Science of Reading and Common Core, and cr
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
+11
Wearing Headphones When It’s Loud | Noise Sensitivity & Self-Regulation
Help students manage noise sensitivity and feel empowered with this engaging, illustrated social story: "Wearing Headphones When It’s Loud." Perfect for students with autism, sensory processing differences, or anxiety in noisy environments, this 11-page resource teaches self-regulation, independence, and communication skills in a positive and inclusive way. This resource includes: ✅ 1 cover page ✅ 10 illustrated story pages ✅ Calm, friendly visuals with a consistent character ✅ Simple, age-
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Gifted Student Perfectionism Toolkit | SEL Support for High-Achieving Elementary
Do your gifted or high-achieving students shut down when work gets hard, get upset over small mistakes, or avoid tasks unless they know they can do them perfectly?This toolkit gives teachers practical, ready-to-use supports for helping students build flexibility, recover from mistakes, and respond to challenge in healthier ways. Click the link to find a read-aloud companion book as part of my Gifted and Growing Series. This resource includes:Teacher Background PageQuick-start Implementation Gui
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Gifted SEL Toolkit Bundle: Perfectionism, Self-Advocacy and more...
Who, What, and Why Do We Show Respect: ABA SEL Behavior Lesson
Who, What, and Why Do We Show Respect: ABA SEL Behavior LessonElevate your classroom with our enlightening ABA Lesson on "Respect: What, Who, and Why"! Teaching respect is an invaluable part of a child's education, and this lesson is here to guide you through it. Your students will delve into the profound concept of respect, understanding not only what it means but also whom to respect and why it's crucial to demonstrate it. Our scenario cards bring these principles to life, illustrating how res
K - 8th
Twelve Cranky Children Play Elementary Script Drama Club Readers Theater
Twelve Cranky Children Play Elementary Script Drama Club Readers Theater Is Jack a hero who saved the town, or an irresponsible boy who killed the giant after climbing the beanstalk and stealing the goose? Twelve Cranky Children must decide his fate in this comedic courtroom drama. With 21 roles, and a running time of approximately 45 minutes, the play is easily adapted to drama club or classroom use, with very small roles for the shy or reluctant readers to starring roles. Fairy tale charac
3rd - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
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