Safe Hands Social Story Social Story Series
I Am a
Safe Hands Hero
A story about using our hands to help, play, and share high-fives!
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Big Feelings
Our Hearts & Minds
Inside of me, I have lots of big feelings. Some days I feel happy and want to laugh!
Other days, I might feel frustrated, sad, or angry. Having big feelings is completely okay! Everyone feels mad sometimes.
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Happy
😢
Sad
😡
Angry
😮
Surprised
What big feelings have you felt today?
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My Amazing Hands
What We Can Do
My hands are amazing! They are built to do so many wonderful and helpful things in my classroom and at home.
I can use my hands to build colorful towers, draw beautiful pictures, and wave hello to my wonderful friends.
Drawing
Building
Helping
✨ Safe hands build. Safe hands help! ✨
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Keeping Everyone Safe
Our Promises
Sometimes when I get mad, my body might feel like hitting or pushing.
But hitting is not okay. Hitting hurts our friends, our teachers, and our class family. It makes everyone feel sad and unsafe.
I want my school to be a happy, safe place. That means no hitting, ever.
We Do Not Hit
Our hands stay on our own bodies or are used to help. We protect our classroom friends and teachers!
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My Hero Powers
Helpful Actions
When I feel angry or upset, I can use my Hero Choices instead:
1. Slow Breath
Smell the flower, blow out the candle.
2. Fold Hands
Interlock my fingers or put hands in pockets.
3. High-Fives
Offer a friendly high-five or wave hello.
I have the power!
"I will keep my hands safe today. I am a Safe Hands Hero!"
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Safe Hands Cue Cards Safe Hands Visual Cue Cards
✂️ Teacher Tip: Cut along the dashed lines, laminate, and put on a binder ring or lanyard!
Ready to Help
Safe Hands
Friendly Hand
High-Five!
Calm Down
Slow Breath
Keep Safe
Fold Hands
Use Words
Ask for Help
Time Out
Calm Break
Safe Hands Heroes Printable Tool
Safe Hands Tracker My Daily Progress
My Safe Hands Tracker
Name:
Date:
Color in your Safe Hands star at the end of the Morning and Afternoon!
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Morning
Afternoon
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Wednesday
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Friday
My Reward Goal
If I get _____ stars, my class reward is:
(Draw or write reward here!)
Hero Signatures
We are proud of you!
Teacher:
Student:
Safe Hands Heroes Daily Tracker
Safe Hands Educator Guide Teacher Companion
Safe Hands Educator Guide
Implementation and Intervention Strategies
Kit Objectives & Core Focus
The Safe Hands Heroes kit is a tier-1 and tier-2 behavioral intervention designed specifically for Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. It emphasizes positive, strength-based alternative actions (high-fives, deep breaths, folding hands) rather than focusing solely on negative behaviors. The goal is to establish self-regulation and a shared vocabulary around "safe physical choices."
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Social Story
Read 1-on-1 or in small groups. Pause on emotions. Reinforce that big feelings are okay , but hurting is not.
"We keep hands safe!"
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Visual Cueing
Carry laminated cards on your lanyard. Use non-verbal prompts during escalation to direct students to healthy alternatives.
Lanyard & Desk prompts
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Daily Tracker
Review twice daily (Midday & Dismissal). Allow children to color stars directly to foster agency and continuous motivation.
Positive Reinforcement
Read-Aloud Discussion Prompts
Emotion Check-In
"How does your tummy feel when you are angry? What other parts of your body feel hot or tense when you are upset?"
Replacement Actions
"When you feel like hitting, let's practice doing a slow breath together or tucking our hands safely into our pockets."
Quick Co-Regulation Protocol
1. Keep Voice Low & Calm: Match high-energy student reactions with a steady, hushed tone to decrease environmental anxiety.
2. Display the 'Fold Hands' Cue: Hold the laminated card at eye level to direct them to replacement choices without talking.
3. Validate and Offer High-Five: "I can see you are frustrated. It is okay to be frustrated. Let's do a slow breath, and when you are ready, let's give a safe high-five!"
Safe Hands Heroes Educator Implementation Guide
Sharing Social Story Social Story Series
I Am a
Sharing Hero
A story about waiting for turns, asking nicely, and sharing toys with friends!
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Fun to Play
Our Classroom
Playing with toys is so much fun! In our classroom, we have colorful blocks, fast toy cars, beautiful books, and friendly games.
We get to use our imagination and build wonderful things with our friends. Playing together makes us smile!
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Toy Cars
🧱
Blocks
🎨
Art Tools
What is your favorite toy to play with at school?
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No Snatching
Classroom Promises
Sometimes, I see a toy that someone else is playing with, and I want it right away. My body might feel like snatching it from their hands.
But snatching is not okay. It is not kind. Snatching makes our friends feel sad, angry, and hurt.
We want everyone to feel safe and happy when playing. So, we choose not to snatch!
We Keep Toys Safe
We wait for our turn. Snatching toys makes playtime sad. We keep our hands on our own work!
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Sharing Choices
Alternative Options
When I see a toy I want, I can use my Sharing Powers:
1. Ask Nicely
"Can I play with that when you are done?"
2. Trade
"Would you like to trade for this toy?"
3. Set Timer
Ask a teacher to set a 2-minute timer.
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Sharing Champions
Our Pride
When we share, we build a happy school!
Our friends smile, our teachers are happy, and we can play together. Sharing is a super-power!
I am a Sharing Hero!
"I will ask nicely, offer trades, and wait for my turn today!"
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Sharing Cue Cards Sharing Visual Cue Cards
✂️ Teacher Tip: Cut along the dashed lines, laminate, and put on a binder ring or lanyard!
Use Words
Ask Nicely
Swap Toys
Offer Trade
Wait 2 Mins
Use Timer
Be Patient
Wait Turn
Play Jointly
Share Together
Be Kind
Help Friend
Sharing Heroes Printable Tool
Sharing Tracker My Daily Progress
My Sharing Tracker
Name:
Date:
Color in your Sharing star when you ask nicely, trade, or wait for your turn!
Day
Morning
Afternoon
M
Monday
T
Tuesday
W
Wednesday
T
Thursday
F
Friday
My Reward Goal
If I get _____ stars, my class reward is:
(Draw or write reward here!)
Hero Signatures
We are sharing superstars!
Teacher:
Student:
Sharing Heroes Daily Tracker
Sharing Educator Guide Teacher Companion
Sharing Educator Guide
Implementation and Intervention Strategies
Kit Objectives & Core Focus
The Sharing Heroes kit is designed to build healthy peer interactions by establishing structured replacement behaviors for toy snatching. Rather than simply instructing children to "share," this module teaches actionable turn-taking scripts ("Can I have a turn next?"), offering fair trades, and using classroom timers to reduce physical impulsivity.
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Social Story
Read during circle time or 1-on-1 before free-play. Emphasize that wanting a toy is normal , but snatching hurts.
"We share together!"
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Visual Cueing
Introduce cards before center play. Prompt children physically with "Ask Nicely," "Offer Trade," or "Use Timer" options.
Free-Play Interventions
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Daily Tracker
Complete at lunch and pack-up. Praise positive turn-taking. Have children self-color stars to solidify pride in sharing.
Peer Pride Stars
Read-Aloud Discussion Prompts
Managing Urges
"How does it feel when you really, really want a toy that a classmate is holding? What can you do in your body to help you wait?"
Practicing Trades
"Let's practice trading. If I am holding a toy car, what is another fun toy you could offer to trade me for it?"
Toy Snatching Conflict Protocol
1. Pause & Recover Toy: Calmly step in and place your hand on the toy. "My turn to hold the toy to keep it safe. In this classroom, we do not snatch."
2. Present Sharing Cues: Present the "Ask Nicely" and "Use Timer" cards. "We can ask nicely for a turn, or we can use the sand timer. Which choice would you like?"
3. Facilitate the Choice: Coach the child to say the words or set the physical timer. Once completed, praise both children: "What incredible sharing heroes!"
Sharing Heroes Educator Implementation Guide
