When a Friend Is Mad at Me – A Friendship Social Story for SEL & Social Skills

Description

When a Friend Is Mad at Me is a friendship-focused social story designed to help elementary students understand what it means when a friend is upset and how to respond in a calm, respectful way.

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This social story helps children:

● understand that friends can feel mad without ending the friendship

● recognize feelings like worry, confusion, or sadness

● learn patient and respectful ways to respond when a friend is upset

● practice giving space, listening, and repairing friendships

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The When a Friend Is Mad at Me Social Story emphasizes reassurance, emotional safety, and problem-solving without pressure to fix the situation immediately.

 

What’s Included

● child-facing social story pages

● story-specific adult notes with guidance for introducing and using the story

● simplified version when appropriate

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This Resource Is Ideal For

● classroom SEL instruction

● counseling or social skills groups

● anxiety around peer conflict

● home or family conversations

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This story is part of a larger Friendship SEL collection. Educators looking for a comprehensive set of friendship social stories and SEL tools may wish to explore the full Friendship SEL Kit.