Speaking Up Self Advocacy Social Story Sharing Feelings Setting Boundaries

Description

Every child deserves to feel heard, safe, and confident.

This engaging self advocacy social story and SEL companion activities teach kids about speaking up for themselves, express emotions respectfully, and set healthy boundaries using kind, brave words. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, school counselor, or homeschool educator, “My Voice Is Strong!” gives you the tools to nurture confident communication and emotional well-being at school and at home.

 

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What Makes This SEL Resource About Speaking Up So Effective and Powerful?

⭐ Grounded in real-life situations that help children understand self-advocacy, empathy, and respect through kid-friendly storytelling.

⭐ Packed with hands-on visuals, role-play, affirmations, and calm-corner tools so learners can practice self-advocacy using assertive, kind communication in any environment.

 

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

 

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What Is Included

✅ Full-color social story — “My Voice Is Strong!”

✅ Printable and editable parent letter for home connection

✅ Student activity pages (“Making Kind Choices,” “I Can Use My Strong Voice”, Strong Voice Coloring Page)

✅ What Are Boundaries? poster and Power Tools visuals

✅ Strong Voice Word Bank & Power Phrase Confidence Boosters

✅ Mirror Affirmation Cards and calm-corner supports

✅ Mini-lessons and role-play cards for class and home practice

✅ Certificates: “I Used My Strong Voice!” and “I Respected Boundaries!”

✅ Digital options: Google Slides and narrated video versions

 

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Bonus Features

⭐ Family engagement tools for parents and caregivers

⭐ Counseling and SEL group adaptations for one-on-one practice

⭐ Printer-friendly and digital formats for classroom and home use

 

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What Skills Are Covered

• Self-advocacy and assertive communication
• Identifying and expressing feelings
• Setting and respecting personal boundaries
• Building empathy and self-confidence
• Calm communication and problem-solving

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This Resource Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K-2.1, SL.K-2.4, SL.K-2.6

Supports CASEL SEL Competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making

 

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Why Teachers, Parents & Counselors Love It

Educators and families love how this story makes big concepts like boundaries and self-expression simple and accessible for young learners. Counselors use it for confidence-building groups, and parents appreciate the easy home connections that reinforce classroom language.

 

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Suggested Use

• Morning meeting or SEL circle
• School counseling sessions or small groups
• Homeschool social-skills lesson
• Family SEL discussion or bedtime read-aloud
• Calm corner reflection and affirmation practic

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What Teachers Are Saying

🌟 “My students finally know how to say ‘I need space’ politely and confidently.”

🌟 “Perfect for classroom and counseling use — we practice these phrases every day.”

🌟 “Parents loved having the same language we use at school for home conversations.”

 

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