Little Steps,
Big Feelings
Simple picture stories and playful activities that help young children name big feelings, practice getting along with others, and get through everyday moments, one small step at a time.
- 40 illustrated stories
- Emotion activities
- Calming cards
- Routine charts
- US Letter + A4
Instant digital download · Starter Pack also available for $9.99
See what's inside
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Illustrated social stories 40 in the Complete Toolkit
Emotion identification activities 20 in the Complete Toolkit
Everyday situation practice sheets 20 in the Complete Toolkit
Calming strategy cards 10 cut-out cards
Visual routine charts 5 charts
Reward & progress trackers 5 trackers
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What your child will explore
Each story is one page with three simple picture steps and a "Try Together" prompt, so it's easy to read in a few minutes and come back to again and again.
Big Feelings
- When I Feel Angry
- When I Feel Sad
- When I Feel Scared
- When I Feel Frustrated
- When I Feel Excited
- When I Feel Jealous
- When I Feel Disappointed
- When I Feel Worried
- When I Make a Mistake
- When I Need a Break
Friendship & Social Skills
- Taking Turns
- Sharing Toys
- Asking to Play
- Joining a Group
- Being a Good Friend
- Using Kind Words
- Listening to Others
- Respecting Personal Space
- Saying Sorry
- When Someone Says No
Everyday Routines
- Getting Ready for School
- Brushing My Teeth
- Cleaning Up Toys
- Following Directions
- Waiting Patiently
- Trying Something New
- Changing My Routine
- Getting Ready for Bed
- Asking for Help
- Finishing an Activity
Calm & Confident Moments
- Taking Deep Breaths
- Using a Calm-Down Space
- Handling Loud Noises
- Meeting New People
- When Plans Change
- Losing a Game
- Trying Again
- Speaking Up for Myself
- Being Away from My Parent
- Celebrating Small Wins
How it works
Download your files
After checkout you get your PDFs in both US Letter and A4 sizes. Nothing is shipped, so you can start the same day.
Print your favorite pages
Print at home or at school, in color or black & white. Print just the pages you need right now, and reprint them anytime for your own family or classroom.
Read and practice together
Read a short story during a calm moment, then try a matching activity. Keep calming cards and routine charts where your child can see them.
Bonus guides for grown-ups
Short, practical pages that help you know where to start and how to print.
Parent & Teacher Quick Start Guide
How to read, notice, and practice together, plus ready-made pairings of stories and activities.
Seven-Day Social Skills Activity Plan
Seven short, flexible sessions of about 5–10 minutes, each linking a story with an activity.
Printing and Lamination Guide
Paper sizes, printer settings, color or grayscale, and tips for making cards last longer.
Choose your kit
Both kits include every page in US Letter and A4 sizes.
Starter Pack
- 10 illustrated social stories
- 5 emotion identification activity sheets
- 5 practice activity sheets
- 1-page quick use & printing guide
- US Letter + A4 PDFs
A good way to try the format with a few favorite topics.
Complete Toolkit
- 40 illustrated social stories
- 20 emotion identification activity sheets
- 20 everyday situation practice sheets
- 10 calming strategy cards
- 5 visual routine charts
- 5 reward & progress trackers
- Plus bonuses
- Parent & Teacher Quick Start Guide
- Seven-Day Social Skills Activity Plan
- Printing and Lamination Guide
- Practice discussion key & story finder
- US Letter + A4 PDFs
| What's included | Starter | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Illustrated social stories | 10 | 40 |
| Emotion identification sheets | 5 | 20 |
| Practice sheets | 5 | 20 |
| Calming strategy cards | — | 10 |
| Visual routine charts | — | 5 |
| Reward & progress trackers | — | 5 |
| Grown-up bonus guides | Quick guide | 3 guides |
| Total pages per paper size | 23 | 110 |
PROMISE
Try it with a 7-day guarantee
We want this kit to be a good fit for your child and your home or classroom. If it isn't what you expected, email us within 7 days of your purchase and we'll refund your purchase in full, as described in our Refund Policy.
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Download today, print tonight, and read your first story together.