SOS Tools for Ages 3-6 (Early Childhood)
Kimochis to the Rescue for Challenging Behaviors
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Cloud, Bug, Huggs, Cat and Lovey Dove.
Character
Cloud
Feelings
Happy, Mad, Sad
SEL Tools
Self-Regulation
Story
- Lives in the sky
- Favorite number: 9
- Favorite color: gray
- Loves butterscotch pudding and tea
Personality
- Unpredictable; happy one day, then mad or sad
- Can be moody
- Working on controlling his emotions
Cloud has Communication Tools for
these Challenging Behaviors:
Moods
Grabbing
Yelling
Pushing
Hurt Words
Character
Bug
Feelings
Brave, Left Out
SEL Tools
Self-Talk
Story
- Lives in a manzanita tree
- Favorite number: 2
- Favorite color: magenta
- Loves honey
- Plays the mandolin
Personality
- Smart & very thoughtful• Cautious and a little scared to try new things, but he dreams of flying
- Afraid of change
- Shy & can get left out is emotions
Bug has Communication Tools for
these Challenging Behaviors:
Fear of New Things
Inclusion and Slow to Warm
Hurtful Moments
Character
Huggtopus
Feelings
Silly, Frustrated
SEL Tools
Attention and Focus
Story
- Lives in a swimming hole
- Favorite number: 8
- Favorite color: pink
- Special treat is bubblegum!
- Plays the xylophone
Personality
- Silly, excited; sometimes, out of control
- Gets too close to friends
- Not aware of others’ needs
- Can make anyone feel better
Huggs has Communication Tools for
these Challenging Behaviors:
Interrupting
Cutting in line
Special Differences
Rough and Tumble Play
Character
Cat
Feelings
Curious, Cranky
SEL Tools
Re-Do Hurtful Moments
Story
- Lives in a cherry blossom tree
- Favorite number: 10
- Favorite color: purple
- Loves warm milk & almond cookies
Personality
- A strong leader; can be too bossy
- Can get cranky and take it out on her friends
- Practicing how to redo her mistakes
Cat has Communication Tools for
these Challenging Behaviors:
Bossy Talk
Redo Hurtful Action
Character
Lovey Dove
Feelings
Proud, Kind
SEL Tools
Compassion and Empathy
Story
- Adopted her baby, Turtle Dove
- Lives in a Japanese maple tree
- Favorite number: 11
- Favorite color: yellow
- Loves carrots, raisins
- Loves to sing
Personality
- Sweet and loving
- Proud of her friends
- Hopeful that everyone will get along, anxious when they don’t
- Sends friendly signals
- Acts and speaks in kind ways
Lovey Dove has Communication Tools for
these Challenging Behaviors:
Friendly Climate
Inclusion
Appreciations