Coping Skills Visuals Editable Social Skills Story SEL Calm Down Strategies
Help children learn healthy ways to manage BIG feelings with this engaging Coping Skills Social Story!
Do your students struggle with frustration, anger, worry, or feeling overwhelmed? This child-friendly Coping Skills Social Story teaches children that it's okay to have big emotions while introducing simple coping strategies they can use at school, at home, or during therapy sessions.
Written in clear, reassuring language with engaging illustrations, this social story helps children understand that feelings are normal—and that they always have positive choices for calming their minds and bodies.
Perfect for autism, ADHD, special education, school counseling, SEL lessons, and young learners who benefit from visual supports and explicit instruction.
⭐ What's Included
✔ Full-color Coping Skills Social Story
✔ Black-and-white coloring version
✔ Editable PowerPoint version to personalize the story
✔ Printable certificate of completion
✔ Student name page
✔ Reflection and extension activities
✔ Draw-your-own coping skill activity
✔ Cut-and-paste sequencing activity
✔ Writing extension pages
✔ Teacher instructions
✔ Print-and-go PDF
This Social Story Teaches Children How To:
❤️ Recognize when they have big feelings
❤️ Understand that all feelings are okay
❤️ Learn simple coping strategies
❤️ Ask for help when needed
❤️ Practice calming their minds and bodies
❤️ Build confidence and emotional resilience
❤️ Make positive choices during difficult moments
❤️ Develop healthy emotional regulation skills
Perfect For
⭐ Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
⭐ Autism Support
⭐ ADHD Support
⭐ Special Education Classrooms
⭐ School Counseling
⭐ Occupational Therapy
⭐ Speech Therapy
⭐ Preschool
⭐ Kindergarten
⭐ First Grade
⭐ Homeschool
⭐ Calm Corners
⭐ Behavior Intervention
⭐ Small Groups
⭐ Individual Support
Why Teachers Love Social Stories
Social stories help children understand expected behaviors using simple language, predictable routines, and relatable situations. They are especially effective for students who benefit from visual supports and explicit instruction.
This coping skills story encourages children to replace impulsive reactions with positive coping strategies, helping them build confidence one step at a time.
Skills Covered
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Regulation
- Self-Regulation
- Managing Emotions
- Calm Down Strategies
- Self-Control
- Emotional Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Positive Choices
- Growth Mindset
- Feelings Identification
- Social Skills
File Type
- Editable PowerPoint (Text Editable)
Great For
✓ Classroom SEL lessons
✓ Morning meetings
✓ Calm corner activities
✓ Counseling sessions
✓ Behavior intervention plans
✓ Autism support
✓ Social skills groups
✓ Home practice with parents
Helping children learn coping skills today builds confident, resilient learners for tomorrow! 🌈
