When I Feel Mad, My Hands Can Squeeze
My two hands can do so much. My hands wave hello to friends. They help Mom carry things in the kitchen. My hands give gentle touches too.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
● Reading...
living room
My Hands Do Good Things
I have two hands. My hands wave. My hands help. My hands are gentle.
boy 
hands 
question 
● Reading...
backyard
Sometimes a Big Feeling Comes
Sometimes a big feeling fills my body. It is okay to feel mad inside. My hands feel tight and shaky. Sometimes my hands want to hit something.
Sometimes a big feeling fills my body. It is okay to feel mad inside. My hands feel tight and shaky. Sometimes my hands want to hit something.
A Big Feeling
Sometimes I feel mad. That is okay. My body feels tight. My hands feel shaky.
hands 
help 
mom 
happy 
● Reading...
kitchen
My Body Sends Sensory Signals
Mom knows about big feelings in bodies. My body sends me sensory signals. Many kids feel big feelings sometimes. These signals say my body wants some help.
Mom knows about big feelings in bodies. My body sends me sensory signals. Many kids feel big feelings sometimes. These signals say my body wants some help.
My Body Talks
My body sends sensory signals. Mom understands these signals. Many kids feel this way. My body wants some help.
hands 
wave 
friends 
● Reading...
bedroom
Squeezing Helps My Hands
I can try squeezing something soft. My hands squeeze a soft ball tight. Squeezing gives my hands something safe to do. My body feels calmer after a squeeze.
I can try squeezing something soft. My hands squeeze a soft ball tight. Squeezing gives my hands something safe to do. My body feels calmer after a squeeze.
I Can Squeeze
I can try squeezing a soft ball. Squeezing helps my hands. My body feels calmer.
hands 
gentle friends 
calm 
● Reading...
school classroom
My Teacher Helps Me
At school, my teacher has a squeeze ball. When I feel mad, she is nearby. My hands squeeze the ball tight. My body feels calmer with her help.
At school, my teacher has a squeeze ball. When I feel mad, she is nearby. My hands squeeze the ball tight. My body feels calmer with her help.
Help at School
My teacher has a squeeze ball. When I feel mad, she helps. My hands squeeze the ball. I feel safe.
angry hands 
no 
hit 
● Reading...
front yard
My Hands Know What to Do
My hands wave, help, draw, and give hugs. When my body feels big, my hands squeeze. My hands know more ways to feel calm. I feel proud of my hands.
My hands wave, help, draw, and give hugs. When my body feels big, my hands squeeze. My hands know more ways to feel calm. I feel proud of my hands.
help, draw, and give hugs. When my body feels big, my hands squeeze. My hands know more ways to feel calm. I feel proud of my hands. I Feel Proud
My hands wave and help. My hands squeeze when I feel mad. I feel proud of my hands.
breathe 
pillow help 
good 
● Reading...
Living room
My Hands Are for Good Things
Hands can help, wave, and hug. Sammy uses his hands kindly. He feels proud inside!
Hands can help, wave, and 
hug. Sammy uses his hands kindly. He feels proud inside!
help, wave, and hug. Sammy uses his hands kindly. He feels proud inside! Sammy: "My hands do good things!"
Hands for Good Things
Hands can help. Hands can wave. Hands can hug. Hands can be gentle. I might feel proud of my kind hands!
hands help wave hug Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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