It is designed for guided use with Ages 7–12 by parents, teachers, counselors and therapists. Check the preview and adapt reading, writing and discussion demands when needed.
Social Story for Kids, Worry & Embarrassment Worksheets (Ages 7-12)
Social Story for Kids, Worry & Embarrassment Worksheets (Ages 7-12): a print-ready social story for ages 7–12 with clear prompts for guided practice.
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Support children working on worry and embarrassment with a printable social story resource for ages 7–12 designed for guided reflection and practice. Children practise noticing worry thoughts and body signals before choosing a realistic calming or coping response. Use it with a parent, school counselor, therapist or special educator before or after the situation it addresses.
Help kids understand worry, embarrassment, and “checking the facts” with this printable SEL social story and worksheet set.
This resource follows a relatable school situation where a student thinks classmates are laughing at him, feels embarrassed and worried, and learns that worried thoughts can feel true even when they are only guesses. Through a gentle social story and guided reflection pages, children explore big feelings, worry thoughts, fact vs. guess thinking, calming strategies, and more helpful explanations.
This printable resource is designed for kids ages 7–12 and supports emotional awareness, worry management, self-regulation, flexible thinking, and classroom confidence.
What’s included: 1 social story about thinking others are laughing at you story continuation with a clear SEL “Big Idea” feelings and worry reflection worksheet checking the facts activity “What would you do?” reflection page helpful thoughts worksheet for worried thoughts printable PDF format no prep — just print and use Skills supported: understanding worry managing embarrassment checking the facts fact vs. guess thinking challenging worried thoughts calming down flexible thinking emotional regulation classroom confidence school counseling reflection social skills support Great for: school counselors teachers social workers homeschool SEL classroom calm corners small groups anxiety support social skills groups individual student support kids who worry what others think, feel embarrassed easily, or assume others are laughing at them
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How to use it
Start small, then adapt from the response.
- Preview the pages and choose one manageable activity for the current need.
- Print or use the resource alongside calm, supportive adult guidance.
- Notice what helped and repeat or adapt the activity without forcing disclosure.
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No. It can support teaching, discussion and practice, but it does not replace assessment, safeguarding, crisis support or individualized professional care.