I Will Not... Scratch, Hit, Kick or Push Others
Social story about keeping hands to yourself that sorts tiny glitches from small, fixable problems and models what to do instead of scratching, hitting, kicking or pushing, such as taking a deep breath or asking a grown-up.
- Grades
- Preschool–Pre-K, Grades 1–3, Elementary
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- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Special Resources, Social Skills
- Topic
- Social Story, Behavior
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- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
- Preparation
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Do you have a student {or two} who lashes out with physical behavior over the smallest of problems? This story was written to help children understand how and why to avoid physical actions when upset or frustrated with others or their circumstances.
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Learning objectives
- Tell a tiny glitch from a small, fixable problem
- Name calm alternatives to hitting or pushing when upset
Teaching tips
- The story's problem-size examples could be revisited when a real conflict comes up, asking whether it is a glitch or a small problem.
Skills covered
- Problem sizing — judging whether a problem is a glitch or a small problem
- Coping strategies — naming options like walking away, staying calm and keeping hands to yourself
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Core concepts
- Size of the problem
- Emotional regulation
- Coping strategies
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