My Choice Checklist
My Choice Checklist
Pick ONE way to help your heart feel calm.
Deep Breaths
In nose, out mouth.
Listen to Music
Use my headphones.
Squeeze a Toy
Fidget or pillow.
Draw or Color
Color my feelings.
"I am safe. I can choose to be calm."
How do I feel after picking one?
Still Sad
A Bit Better
I Am Calm
Storm Navigator Teacher Guide
Storm Navigator Teacher Guide
Managing Family Conflict Lesson (15 Minutes)
Duration
15 Minutes
Objective
Identify 1 coping skill.
Materials
Story & Checklist.
Instructional Steps
1
Intro (2 min)
Introduce the topic gently. Validate feelings of family loudness.
2
Social Story Read-Aloud (5 min)
Point to symbols. Pause at "Disagreement" to define as "thinking different things."
3
Skill Selection (5 min)
Review Checklist. Student picks 1 skill. Practice together for 1 minute.
4
Wrap-Up (3 min)
Repeat mantra: "I am safe. I can choose to be calm." Provide positive reinforcement.
Teacher Notes
Communication Tips
Use "Wait Time" (5-10 sec). Accept pointing as communication. Keep language literal.
Sensory Support
Ensure the "Quiet Spot" is actually accessible. Offer noise-canceling headphones if loud voices are a primary trigger.
Calm Waters Social Story
Calm Waters Story
Staying calm when parents disagree
Name: ____________________
Date: _____________________
Parents have a disagreement. They think different things.
They might use loud voices. Loud can feel scary.
Plans might change. I might feel sad or mad.
It is not my fault. I am safe in my body.
I can go to my quiet spot and be peaceful.
I can use my coping skills from my list.
My Calm Skills Reminder
BREATH
MUSIC
SQUEEZE
DRAW
Let's Talk
Where is your quiet spot?
How does your body feel when it is loud?