📖Social story
When I feel sad
- 1
Sometimes my heart feels heavy. That is sad.
- 2
My eyes might get watery. That is okay.
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I can hug something soft or tell a grown-up.
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Sad feelings come in waves and then they pass.
← All feelings
😢
Sad
Heavy and quiet inside
💭What this feeling is
Sad is the slow, droopy feeling when something hurts our heart. It's okay to feel sad.
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Heavy arms and legs
- 👉Watery eyes
- 👉Frown
- 👉Quiet voice
🎯Common triggers
Missing someoneLosing a game or toyFeeling left outBeing told no
🌱Healthy coping strategies
1
Let the tears out
Crying is your body's way of helping. It's okay.
2
Cuddle something soft
Hug a pet, person, or stuffie.
3
Draw the sad
Use colors to show how the sad looks.
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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Inside Out — Sadness clip
Disney
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Sesame Street: I'm Sad
Sesame Street
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How to feel better when sad
Cosmic Kids
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📚Books
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The Rabbit Listened
by Cori Doerrfeld
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A Kids Book About Sadness
by Anastasia Higginbotham
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Tear Soup
by Pat Schwiebert
📝Printable worksheets
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Open worksheet generator
Personalize a sheet for sad and print it.