Fun Self Regulation Worksheet Set Kindergarten Social Stories About Emotions

The first few weeks of school or even throughout the year are all about helping students learn routines, manage emotions, and build positive behaviors—and this resource does all of that while building reading skills too.

This Social Emotional Learning reading comprehension bundle includes simple, decodable-style passages paired with comprehension questions to help students understand real-life situations in a clear, supportive way.

Each story focuses on a relatable classroom behavior or emotional skill, making it perfect for SEL lessons, behavior support, and early literacy practice.

📚 What’s Included

Each page includes:

• A short, easy-to-read passage
• 4 comprehension questions (multiple choice + yes/no)
• Simple sentence structure for early readers, ELL, and SPED learners
• A repeat reading star tracker for fluency practice

💡 Skills Covered

Students practice:

• Understanding emotions
• Making good choices
• Self-regulation strategies
• Social awareness
• Comprehension and recall
• Early reading confidence

🧠 Story Topics Included

This bundle covers real classroom situations students face every day:

• Trying again when something feels hard
• Using a quiet voice in class
• Walking away from conflict
• Managing big feelings
• Waiting patiently in line
• Listening to the teacher
• Using gentle hands with others (and pets!)
• Taking responsibility after a mistake
• Waiting calmly for snack time
• Feeling scared and finding comfort
• Using the calm corner to regulate emotions

🎯 Perfect For

• Kindergarten and first grade
• Early readers
• ELL / ESL students
• Special education classrooms
• Behavior intervention support
• Morning work or independent practice
• SEL lessons and discussions

🧩 Why Teachers Love This

These passages are short, predictable, and meaningful.

Students aren’t just reading—they’re learning how to behave, cope, and interact in real-life situations.

It’s the kind of resource you can use all year long when those “teachable moments” pop up (which is… daily 😅).

ALL 24 Stories Added in 2026:

1. Waiting My Turn
2. I Can Ask for Help
3. Too Loud
4. Clean Up Time
5. I Feel Mad
6. My Body Needs a Break
7. Sharing the Ball
8. I Can Say No
9. I Feel Shy
10. Hands to Myself
11. I Lost My Game
12. Taking Turns Talking
13. I Feel Sad
14. Trying Again
15. I Can Walk Away
16. Quiet Voice
17. Big Feelings
18. I Made a Mistake
19. Waiting in Line
20. I Feel Scared
21. Listening Ears
22. Gentle Hands
23. I Can Wait
24. Calm Corner

Original Set:

1. First Day of School
2. I Feel Happy, Sad, Excited, Angry
3. The Boy is Excited for School
4. Lisa Feels Sad in Winter
5. John Likes Summer and the Beach
6. Lucy Does One Thing at a Time
7. John Copies Homework
8. Julie Comes to School Clean
9. Helping a Friend Walk to Class
10. Marcus Listens and Reads
11. Julie Loses Her Bag
12. Jerry Steals an Apple and Feels Bad
13. Sharing a Pencil
14. Laughing at Someone Reading

✨ Easy to Use

• Print and go
• Use for small groups or whole class
• Pair with discussions or role-play
• Great for intervention or calm-down follow-up work