Learning to ask for help, begin a task, or put one toy away takes practice—and a caring adult nearby can make that practice feel more manageable.
Small Steps, Proud Moments™ is a printable SoulCentements™ kit for caregivers and children ages 3–7. It offers simple tools for practicing everyday skills, recognizing effort, and celebrating progress at the child’s pace.
Rooted in Dr. Goring’s Soul-Centered Mental Wellness Model, this kit keeps connection and self-worth at the heart of learning. Supported attempts count, breaks are welcome, and every child remains worthy of care through easy days and hard moments.
Inside your kit:
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Start Here Guide with a simple first-practice routine.
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Caregiver Guide covering small goals, helpful prompts, specific encouragement, and adjustments for difficult moments.
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10-page reusable Practice Workbook with planning sheets, practice logs, child reflections, and caregiver reviews.
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12 Practice Cards for everyday actions such as asking for help, making a choice, and trying a first step.
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8 Encouragement Cards with language that names the child’s effort.
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4 Celebration Choice Cards offering playful and quiet ways to recognize progress.
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Five-Step Progress Path with no deadline or loss of earned marks.
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Keepsake Certificate to remember a meaningful practice moment.
Children can participate by speaking, pointing, drawing, gesturing, or using their usual communication tools. Caregivers can adapt each activity to the child’s needs and comfort.