My Hands
Sammy looked at his hands. He had two hands, just like everyone else. But what are hands really for?
Hands Are Not for Hitting
● emotions & regulation • 5 min read
Hands Can Help
Hands are for helping! Sammy helps Mom carry dishes. He feels proud when he helps.
Hands are for helping! Sammy helps Mom carry dishes. He feels proud when he helps.
Mom: "Thank you for helping, Sammy!"
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Hands Can Wave
Hands are for waving hello! When Sammy sees his friend at the park, he waves. His friend waves back!
Hands are for waving hello! When Sammy sees his 
friend at the park, he waves. His friend waves back!
friend at the park, he waves. His friend waves back! Sammy: "Hi, friend!"
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Hands Can Be Gentle
Hands can give gentle pats. When Sammy's classmate feels sad, Sammy pats their back softly. This helps them feel better.
Hands can give 
gentle pats. When Sammy's classmate feels sad, Sammy pats their back softly. This helps them feel better.
gentle pats. When Sammy's classmate feels sad, Sammy pats their back softly. This helps them feel better. Sammy: "It's okay. I'm here."
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Sometimes We Feel Mad
Sometimes Sammy feels really mad. It is okay to feel mad — everyone feels mad sometimes. His hands might want to hit. But hitting can hurt people's bodies.
Sometimes Sammy feels really 
mad. It is okay to feel mad — everyone feels mad sometimes. His hands might want to hit. But 
hitting can hurt people's bodies.
mad. It is okay to feel mad — everyone feels mad sometimes. His hands might want to hit. But hitting can hurt people's bodies. ● Reading...
What Can I Do Instead?
When Sammy feels mad, he can try taking a deep breath. He might choose to squeeze a pillow. He can ask for help. There are many things he can try instead of hitting.
When Sammy feels mad, he can try taking a deep 
breath. He might choose to 
squeeze a pillow. He can ask for 
help. There are many things he can try instead of hitting.
breath. He might choose to squeeze a pillow. He can ask for help. There are many things he can try instead of hitting. ● Reading...
My Hands Are for Good Things
Sammy's hands can help, wave, hug, and be gentle. When Sammy uses his hands kindly, he might feel proud inside!
Sammy's hands can help, 
wave, 
hug, and be gentle. When Sammy uses his hands kindly, he might feel 
proud inside!
help, wave, hug, and be gentle. When Sammy uses his hands kindly, he might feel proud inside! Sammy: "My hands do good things!"
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