Kid Routine & Play

 As a daycare provider, I’ve seen toddlers experience big feelings that are hard to manage. One of the most common is  hitting  — especially when a child feels angry, frustrated, or overwhelmed. I created this  printable social story  because I needed something calm and clear for my own daycare program. A story that didn’t just say "don’t hit" but helped toddlers understand what they  can  do instead. 👉  View the story on Etsy 🛒 Shop Now on Etsy Why I Created This Story I made  When I Feel Like Hitting  after seeing the same pattern over and over in my daycare. A child would feel ignored or upset when someone didn’t share. They didn’t know how to express that feeling — so they hit. I wanted something visual, something gentle, and something that could be used again and again. This story has now become one of our most-used tools. I designed it using real moments from my program, and it’s worked better than I imagined. Wh...

  As a home daycare provider and parent, I’ve seen how big feelings can overwhelm little ones. One emotion I notice often is fear. It can happen when things are too loud, too fast, or just unfamiliar. Sometimes a child’s heart starts beating fast and they want to hide. Sometimes they freeze when someone comes too close. And sometimes, they simply don’t have the words to say what they’re feeling. That’s exactly why I created this new printable tool: “When I Feel Scared” (A Toddler-Friendly Social Story with a Calm-Down Plan) Why I Made This Story This story comes from real moments I’ve seen in my daycare. I’ve worked with children who feel scared during loud sounds, busy transitions, or sudden touches. Fear is a normal feeling, but toddlers need help understanding it and knowing what to do. So I created a simple, calm story with gentle visuals and supportive steps like: I can stay near someone I trust I can say “no” or “stop” if I need more space I can cover my ears or hug a toy ...