Skill #8: FEELING STUCK [Digital]

Help children learn how to get “unstuck” with the “Feeling Stuck” module from Heart & Mind Matters’ SEL for the Wholesome Child curriculum. Using relatable stories, fun analogies, and step-by-step strategies, kids discover what it means for their brains to get stuck on a thought or feeling - and how to move forward in a positive way.

Through engaging examples, students see how being stuck can feel frustrating, tense, and overwhelming, whether it’s about missing out on pizza night or replaying a disappointment from school. With clear tools like deep breathing, happy thoughts, and “waking up the big kid brain,” children practice shifting their mindset and calming their bodies so they can rejoin activities, problem-solve, and enjoy the moment.

This module gives children practical coping strategies to handle everyday frustrations, recognize when their “baby brain” is taking over, and strengthen self-regulation skills. By learning how to get unstuck, kids build resilience, flexibility, and confidence.

Perfect for educators, therapists, and parents, this unit equips children with strategies they can use at home, in school, and in social situations to manage strong feelings and bounce back when things don’t go their way.

Includes:

• Practical tips and visual aids
• Goals and Objectives for this skill
• Step-by-step tools for getting unstuck
• Unit Review Cards