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Asking for a Break When I Am Mad: An Everyday Social Skills Story About Recognizing Big Feelings and Taking Space - Softcover

Book 2 of 9: Everyday Social Skills Books

Hilgenfeld, Tracy

 
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Synopsis

Asking for a Break When I Feel Mad
An Everyday Social Skills Story About Recognizing Big Feelings and Taking a Break

Big feelings can make it hard for young children to keep playing, listening, or staying calm. When a child feels too mad, frustrated, or overwhelmed, learning how to ask for a break can help their body and brain reset.

This social skill story helps children recognize when their emotions are getting too big and teaches simple, concrete ways to communicate the need for a break. It focuses on noticing body signals, using words or visuals to communicate a need for space, and understanding that taking a break can help them return to activities feeling calmer and more in control.

Perfect for home, classrooms, therapy sessions, and social-emotional learning, this book supports early learners as they practice an important self-advocacy skill in a gentle, reassuring way.

Designed for young children who benefit from clear language, visual support, and repeated practice when learning emotional regulation and communication skills.

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