Meet The Kimochis® Characters
Character-based Communication Tools
HI! I’M CLOUD.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Unpredictable moods
- Regulating tone of voice, body language, words, and actions
MY STORY
Lives in the big sky and loves to travel across the treetops to visit all his friends.
Favorite number: 9
Favorite color: Gray because there are so many different shades of it—just like his personality.
Loves butterscotch pudding and green tea.
Doesn’t play an instrument, but he is a great audience!
HI! I’M BUG.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Fear of change
- Positive social and academic risks
- Positive self-talk
MY STORY
Really smart, a skilled conversationalist and is known to talk himself and the others out of any given situation because he likes to examine all sides.
Lives in a Manzanita tree
Has a swimming hole with a tethered rope swing in the center of his living room.
Lucky number: 2
HI! I’M HUGGTOPUS.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Setting appropriate boundaries
- Self-regulating internal and external distractions
- Having more patience and tolerance
MY STORY
Very affectionate and strong and sometimes gets a little carried away by her big friendly personality.
Doesn’t know her own strength and can sometimes be a little overbearing.
Can always count on her to put a smile on your face if you’re feeling down and to give you a great big hug to make you feel better.
Favorite number: 8
Favorite color: Pink
HI! I’M CAT.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Apologizing and forgiving
- Making safe, wise, kind choices
- Managing cranky feelings
MY STORY
Can be very persuasive.
Loves to be in charge but can sometimes be a bit bossy.
Lives in a Cherry Blossom Tree.
Likes to keep her house tidy and loves to host tea parties.
Favorite number: 10
Favorite color: Purple
Loves to snack on toasted almond cookies and warm milk.
HI! I’M LOVEY DOVE.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Sharing pride without bragging
- Celebrating others’ accomplishments
- Overcoming discouragement
- Moving through worried feelings
MY STORY
Lives in an auburn nest high atop a Japanese Maple Tree. Her nest has one bedroom, a kitchen, and a playroom with a magic slide where the other Characters spend a lot of time after their homework is done.
Favorite number: 11
Favorite color: Lemon yellow
Loves healthy snacks like carrot sticks and yogurt raisins.
HI! I’M CLOVER.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Forgetfulness, carelessness
- “Bouncing back” with resiliency
- Creating hopeful, optimistic thoughts
MY STORY
Four-leafed friend that doesn’t always have the best of luck.
Favorite number: 7
Favorite color: Yellow
Loves Apples and Pumpkin Seeds
Uses his sense of humor to make the others laugh, but sometimes uses it to mask what he is really feeling inside.
Always finds a way to pick himself up again by reminding himself that when the going gets unlucky, the unlucky keep going!
HI! I’M BELLA ROSE.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Being compassionate and empathetic
- Sharing true feelings
- Avoiding “masking” feelings with hurtful actions
- Managing sensitivity and insecurity
MY STORY
Always has a way of bringing emotional balance to the group.
Favorite number: 8
Favorite color: Green
Loves the smell of Clover and the taste of morning dew.
HI! I’M HERO.
COMMUNICATION TOOL FOR:
- Managing emotions and challenges during military separation
- Aggression and rough play
- Distraction/Focusing
MY STORY
Lives in a dogwood tree
Favorite number: 1
Favorite color: Blue
Loves peanut butter and vanilla ice cream
Has a Kind heart and deep concern for the safety and wellbeing of his friends and family
