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When Math Feels Hard — A Gentle SEL Story for Kids Who Struggle with Math (Color + B&W + Grayscale Versions Included)
When Math Feels Hard — A Gentle SEL Story for Kids Who Struggle with Math (Color + B&W + Grayscale Versions Included)
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A comforting, child-friendly story that helps kids regulate, take breaks, and feel understood when math becomes overwhelming.
“When Math Feels Hard” is a warm, relatable SEL story that helps kids feel seen, safe, and supported during challenging math moments.
Follow Dareold, a gentle turtle who shuts down when numbers get overwhelming — and Chester, the calm friend who helps him slow down, breathe, and take things one step at a time.
Created with neurodivergent learners in mind (autistic, PDA profile, ADHD, dyscalculia), this story is perfect for home, classrooms, counseling, and resource rooms.
Kids learn to:
- name when something feels too hard
- understand that “taking a break” is not giving up
- reduce overwhelm through co-regulation
- recognize emotional cues in their body
- feel proud of small wins
Why It Helps
Why It Helps
This story uses visual emotion cues, predictable pacing, and gentle narrative support — all designed for kids with nervous systems that get overwhelmed by pressure.
Perfect For
Perfect For
- SEL lessons
- Math support & resource rooms
- School counselors
- Therapists & tutors
- Homeschool families
- Neurodiversity-affirming learning environments
Format
Format
✔️ 3 Complete Formats Included:
- Full-color storybook
- Grayscale storybook
- Black & white outline version (for coloring or print-friendly use)
✔️ Bonus:
Color + B&W bookmark set featuring Dareold’s encouraging reminders.
Print Instructions
Print Instructions
- Designed for US Letter (8.5x11”).
- Print at 100% scale.
- Choose grayscale or high contrast for ink-saving options.
Licensing & Professional Use
Licensing & Professional Use
Designed for both individual and professional use.
This resource may be used by caregivers, educators, therapists, and school teams to support individual learners or clients.
Standard purchase includes:
• Individual professional use
• Use with personal clients or students
• Printing for use within one classroom, practice, or caseload
Extended licensing options(for larger schools, clinics, or multi-provider use) are available for select collections.
If you’re unsure which option fits your setting, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final. If you have trouble downloading, please contact me — I’m always happy to help.
