Original PromptI would like a social story for students who are frustrated with other students that can be done in less than 3 minutes with thoughtful questions and strategies to discuss in dealing with the situation
This resource focuses on helping children recognize and manage their emotions, particularly frustration. Through the story of Sam and his experience playing a game with his friend Leo, children can learn to identify physical sensations associated with frustration, such as a hot face and a racing heart. The document provides four practical strategies for staying calm in frustrating situations: taking deep breaths, taking a break, using 'I' statements to express feelings, and counting to ten. Reflection questions encourage children to explore their own feelings and consider which calming strategy they might use in real-life scenarios to handle similar emotions in a constructive manner.