Teasing vs. Joking: A Kids SEL Story About Fun, Feelings, and Knowing When to Stop

When does a joke stop being funny? In Teasing vs. Joking, Mira and Leo are playing happily when Leo says a silly nickname. At first, Mira laughs. But when the joke keeps going and other children join in, Mira's smile begins to fade. With gentle guidance from Ms. Priya, Leo learns that a joke is only a joke when everyone feels okay. If someone looks hurt, gets quiet, or says stop, it is time to listen. This children's SEL story teaches four simple friendship steps: LOOK → LISTEN → STOP → REPAIR Through a warm, relatable story and engaging activity pages, children learn how to: - notice when someone feels uncomfortable - understand the difference between joking and teasing - use stop words kindly - repair hurt feelings >Perfect for kids ages 4-10, this book is helpful for home, classrooms, counseling sessions, social-emotional learning, friendship lessons, and kindness discussions. Family words: "Funny for everyone - or it isn't funny." Part of the Mira & Leo: Kids SEL Mini Stories series from Conscious Drops.