SOS Tools for Grades 1-5 (Elementary)
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:
Mood Management
Grabbing
Yelling
Pushing
Hurting Words
Responding to Hurtful Words
Teasing
Redo Hurtful Moments
Gloomy
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:
Shyness, Positive Self-Talk, Getting Included
Fear of New Things
Managing Fears
Apologizing and Forgiving
Honesty
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 and Distracting
Cutting in line
Personal Space Boundary
Own Feelings
Impulse Control and Attention
Quitting
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
Taking It Out on Others When Upset
Asking to be Alone
Resisting Pressure to Exclude
Responding to Mean Looks
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
Staying Humble and Proud
Optimistic and Hopeful Thoughts