Mighty Hands Social Story
My Superpower Storybook
Name:
Self-Control Superpowers
Mighty Hands, Safe Choices
I am strong. I am in control of my own body!
Every Kid Has Big Feelings
At school, many things happen every day. Sometimes things feel unfair. Sometimes someone takes a toy I was using, or a game does not go my way. Sometimes the classroom is loud or work feels tough.
It is 100% OKAY to feel mad, upset, or frustrated. Feelings are never wrong!
How My Body Warns Me (Body Radar)
Before my hands want to push, hit, or grab, my body sends warning signals. When I notice these clues, I know a big feeling is here:
Heart Beats Fast
Thump, thump, thump like a drum.
Warm Face & Cheeks
My cheeks feel hot like summer.
Tight Fists
My hands clamp into tight rocks.
Fast Lightning Brain
I want to react right away.
#1
My Power Rule
Feelings come and go, but I choose what my hands do!
Page 1
Autonomy & Control
Section 2: The Boss of Me
I Am the Boss of My Own Body
Nobody else controls my hands. I hold the wheel!
If My Hands Push or Grab:
- • My friends feel unsafe or sad.
- • The game or recess stops immediately.
- • I lose my freedom and privileges.
- • My anger grows even bigger!
Hurting hands make problems bigger.
When My Hands Stay Safe:
- ✓ I keep my playtime and freedom.
- ✓ Classmates know I am safe to play with.
- ✓ Teachers trust me with fun materials.
- ✓ I feel proud of my self-control!
Safe hands keep me in charge and playing!
The 3-Second Freeze Technique
When the urge to react strikes fast, my superhero move is the Power Pause.
1
FREEZE
Plant feet like heavy tree roots.
2
TUCK HANDS
Hands go in pockets or fold tight.
3
DRAGON BLOW
Slow deep breath out my mouth.
#2
Secret Brain Code
"I have the strength to stop before I touch."
Page 2
Motor Tools & Energy Resets
Section 3: What Hands Can Do
Safe Power Moves for Mighty Hands
ADHD energy and big mad feelings make hands want to DO something. Here are 4 safe moves that release the energy without hurting anyone:
1
The Wall Push (Heavy Work)
Put both palms flat against a safe wall. Push with all my might for 5 seconds.
Puts storm energy into the strong wall!
2
Pocket Squeeze & Melt
Put hands in pockets. Squeeze fists as tight as lemons, count 1-2-3, then let fingers open like warm melted cheese.
Invisible power move nobody even sees!
3
The Butterfly Armor Hug
Cross arms over my chest. Hold onto my own shoulders and squeeze tight. Tap gently left, right, left, right.
Calms my racing engine right down.
4
Desk Fold or Fidget Squeeze
Interlock fingers together flat on my desk, or squeeze a squishy stress ball with two hands.
Keeps my fingers busy and safe.
Super Words Are Stronger Than Pushing
When I want to push or grab, I use my voice like a megaphone of truth:
"I need space right now!"
"I was using that block!"
"I feel mad! I need 2 minutes."
"Teacher, I need help here."
#3
Action Rule
Strong kids use strong words, not hands!
Page 3
Real-Life Superpower Missions
Section 4: Practice & Pledge
What Would a Super Kid Do?
Review these real school moments. Trace or check what to do:
A
Someone bumps into me in the line.
Push them back Hands in pockets + say "Watch out, please!"
B
Recess is over, but I do NOT want to stop playing.
Throw the ball at a wall Dragon breath + carry ball to bin like a boss
C
Math feels hard and I want to rip my paper.
Slam desk or rip page Wall Push for 5 seconds + show Help Card
Portable Desk / Pocket Reminder Strip (Cut & Keep!) Keep on desk or inside pocket
My 3-Step Power Move
Safe Hands Hero
1. FREEZE Pockets or fold hands
2. BREATHE Dragon breath out
3. WORDS "I need space / help"
My Mighty Hands Champion Pledge:
"I am in control of my body. My hands build, help, and protect!"
Champion Signature:
#4
Final Truth
Keeping hands to myself keeps my freedom, friends, and power!
Page 4
Calm Corner Activity Cards
Calm Corner Power Cards • Set 1
Print, cut along dashed lines, and keep on a binder ring or pocket chart
I Choose My Tool!
Heavy Work #1
The Wall Bulldozer
Push all the mad storm energy right into the wall!
1
Plant two feet flat on the floor.
2
Put flat palms against the wall at chest height.
3
Push HARD like a bulldozer for 5 slow seconds: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5!
Relieves tight muscles & heavy hands
Breath Tool #2
Cooling Dragon Breath
Blow out the heat until your engine cools down.
1
Breathe in deep through your nose (smell the pizza!).
2
Hold for 2 seconds like a quiet dragon.
3
Blow out slow & gentle through lips to cool the hot soup. Repeat 3 times.
Slows down your heart drum
Hand Tool #3
Lemon Squeeze & Melt
Give fingers a safe job so they don't push or hit.
1
Grab a squeeze ball, dough, or make tight empty fists.
2
Squeeze as hard as you can: squeeze out every drop of juice!
3
OPEN fingers wide! Let them melt like warm butter.
Releases anger directly through fingers
Deep Pressure #4
The Bear Hug Armor
Anchor your body when the world feels too loud or unfair.
1
Cross your arms across your chest into an X.
2
Hold tight to your shoulders with both hands.
3
Give yourself a firm, comforting bear hug for 10 seconds.
Helps you feel safe and in control
Cut along outer dashed lines. Punch circle in top corner to place on ring.
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Calm Corner Power Cards • Set 2 & Meter
2 Sensory Cards + 1 Ready Check Card + Visual Engine Speedometer
Cards & Wall Tool
Trace #5
Star Finger Trace
1. Spread open your hand flat.
2. Trace up finger: breathe in.
3. Trace down finger: breathe out.
Repeat across all 5 fingers.
Focuses eyes & calms rapid thoughts
Motor #6
Crumple & Toss
1. Take a scrap sheet of paper.
2. Crush it into a tight ball!
3. Aim & shoot it into the basket.
Toss the anger away safely.
