Christmas Holiday SEL Activities Social Story Coping Skills Feelings Emotions

Description

The holidays can be exciting, joyful, and magical — but they can also bring big emotions, routine changes, and sensory overload for many kids. Holidays Are Full of Feelings is a supportive Christmas social story with December SEL activities that help children recognize their feelings, build coping skills, and find calm during the busy holiday season.

 

This resource is designed for teachers, school counselors, parents, and homeschool families who want to provide meaningful social emotional learning support during December.

 

⬆️Click on the preview to see what makes this resource so special!⬆️

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📖 What’s Included:

Your purchase comes with a complete SEL toolkit featuring engaging stories, calming strategies, and practical supports:

 

• 📘 Holidays Are Full of Feelings Social Story in 3 versions:
  • Printable (PDF)
  • Google Slides
  • Narrated Video

 

• 🖍️ Mini Feelings Coloring Book (emergent reader version)
• 🧘 Holiday Calming Toolkit with visual coping strategies (Star Breathing, Snowflake Shake, Comfort Hug, Positive Self-Talk, and more)
• 📝 Feelings & Senses Worksheets to help kids identify emotions and triggers
• 🗓️ Holiday Planning Templates to add structure and reduce stress:
  • Monthly Holiday Plan
  • Weekly Holiday Plan
  • Daily Holiday Plan

 

• 💌 Family Letters + Educator Tips for extending SEL support beyond the classroom

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🎯 Skills Students Will Practice:

• Recognizing and labeling feelings
• Coping with changes in routines
• Using calming strategies for sensory overload and stress
• Practicing emotional regulation and self-control
• Building independence through visual schedules and planning

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💡 Suggested Uses:

This resource is flexible and can be used in a variety of settings, including:

• Classroom December SEL lessons (whole group or small group)
• Morning meetings and class discussions
• Counseling sessions and social skills groups
• Special education and behavior support programs
• Homeschool SEL instruction
• Family activities to support emotional regulation at home

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✅ Why Teachers & Parents Love It:

• Easy to use — just print, project, or play the video version
• Engaging for students with relatable holiday examples
• Builds consistency between home and school
• Provides practical tools kids can use anywhere — at school, home, or family gatherings
• Great for both preventing and managing holiday stress

 

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✨ This Christmas Social Story & December SEL Activities will help your students and children remember that all feelings are okay — even during the busiest time of year. With three versions of the social story, calming strategies, and family-friendly supports, you’ll be ready to guide kids through the holiday hustle with confidence and calm.