📖Social story
When I feel nervous
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Sometimes I feel nervous.
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My body might feel different when this happens.
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That's okay — all feelings are okay.
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I can take a slow breath and ask for help.
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The feeling will get smaller. I am safe.
← All feelings
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Nervous
Bubbly butterflies before something new
💭What this feeling is
Nervous is your body getting ready for something that feels big or new. It's normal!
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Butterflies in the tummy
- 👉Fast heart
- 👉Wiggly legs
- 👉Dry mouth
🎯Common triggers
First day of schoolTrying something newSpeaking in front of peopleA test or a show
🌱Healthy coping strategies
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Hand on heart
Put a hand on your heart and say: 'I can do hard things.'
2
Shake & stretch
Shake your arms and stretch up tall 3 times.
3
Picture it going well
Close your eyes and imagine it ending happily.
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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📚Books
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The Color Monster
by Anna Llenas
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In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
by Jo Witek
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Today I Feel Silly
by Jamie Lee Curtis
📝Printable worksheets
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Personalize a sheet for nervous and print it.