Social Emotional Learning
How do I feel? : a dictionary of emotions for children
A dictionary of emotions for children ; with 60 definitions to help children identify and understand their emotions. Includes parent/teacher notes.
Promoting social and emotional learning : guidelines for educators
Fostering knowledgeable, responsible, and caring students is one of the most urgent challenges facing schools, families and communities as we enter the 21st century. This book provides sound principles for meeting this challenge.
Fred's big feelings : the life and legacy of Mister Rogers
Fred Rogers was a quiet boy with big feelings. Sometimes, he felt scared or lonely; at other times, he was playful and joyous. But when Fred's feelings felt too big, his Grandfather McFeely knew exactly what to say to make him feel better: I like you just the way you are. The first ever picture book biography about the inimitable Fred Rogers, beloved creator and star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Cultivating kindness in school : activities that promote integrity, respect, and compassion in elementary and middle school students
Offers guidance in making the school a safe environment in which students are motivated to excel, and it teaches students the skills they need to respect themselves, others, and the learning space.
Ready-to-use self-esteem activities for young children
This remarkable resource provides over 220 illustrated activities to help young children feel good about themselves ... develop friendships ... celebrate diversity ... and accept changes! For easy use, all activities include a specific purpose, materials and step-by-step directions and are organized into six section
Healing stories : picture books for the big & small changes in a child's life
With over 500 hand-picked titles, Healing Stories recommends carefully selected books essential for any adult looking to help children cope with their growing pains through reading. Annotated with helpful commentary, these titles cover everything from kids' everyday trials (losing baby teeth, starting school, having a bad day) to more emotionally stressful events (death of a pet, moving, illness), giving adults all the information they need to choose the right books. Also features useful tips to make reading fun and helpful for both adults and children
Big ideas for young thinkers
Explore 20 of the biggest questions of our day. This book teaches children to think critically in a world which needs young thinkers. Why do I think? What is bias? What happens when we disagree? And how do we talk to each other? Jamia Wilson expertly explores the difficult questions kids may ask by introducing a diverse range of thinkers and luminaries. Each question is introduced in lively prose before a timeline lays out how different thinkers of the world have approached each question. With vibrant art from Andrea Pippins to illustrate each visionary. Chapters are organized into five sections: Identity, Life, Truth, Culture, and Creativity. Questions include: Who are you? Who are we? Why do I think? What is gender? Why do we exist? What happens when we die? What is right and wrong? What is bias? Do I have it? What is freedom? What is an imagination What is memory? Stylish and accessible, it brings philosophy to the next generation in a warm and inclusive way.
Large group guidance activities : a K-12 sourcebook
Presenting large group guidance guidance units on developmental issues are effective ways to deliver services directly to students and to model successful group techniques for teachers. Activities are divided into six sections: Academic Survival Skills, Interpersonal Communication and Cooperation, Cross-Cultural Awareness and Communication, Decision Making, Personal Assessment and Awareness, and Responsible Behavior.
How to apologize
This humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound.
Me and my fear
When a young immigrant girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, she is accompanied by her Fear who tells her to be alone and afraid, growing bigger and bigger every day with questions like "how can you hope to make new friends if you don't understand their language?" But this little girl is stronger than her Fear.
Duck & Goose, how are you feeling?
Friends Duck and Goose experience many emotions, from sadness and anger to pride and frustration.
Angryman
There's someone in the living room. It's Dad. It is Angryman. Boj's father can be very angry and violent. Boj calls this side of his father's personality "Angryman." When Angryman comes no one is safe. Until something powerful happens ... Gro Dahle's astute text and Svein Nyhus's bold, evocative art capture the full range of emotions that descend upon a small family as they grapple with "Angryman." With an important message to children who experience the same things as Boj: You are not alone. It's not your fault. You must tell someone you trust. It doesn't have to be this way.
Everyone...
Everyone cries, everyone laughs, everyone sings—everyone. From the animals in the woods to the neighbors in their homes nearby, everyone has feelings and shares them in this whimsical story. Vivid, childlike art in a limited palette conveys a full spectrum of emotion.
Love is a good thing to feel
Harriet talks about love, how one can love someone but still be angry, and some of the ways to show love.
The boring book
A child, bored by his toys, contemplates the emotion and concept of boredom, and whether or not it is boring to be an adult--or a child. I'm bored. But what does being "bored" really mean? What makes things "boring"? The Boring Book playfully and intelligently explores the ways that this seemingly stagnant state is is actually a portal into a mind-blowing experience, and more "fun" than anyone ever imagined!
The rabbit listened
When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling
If you're hoppy
In rhyming text reminiscent of the traditional song, "If you're happy and you know it," presents various animals that are hoppy, sloppy, growly, flappy, or slimy, scaly and mean.
The heart and the bottle
After safeguarding her heart in a bottle hung around her neck, a girl finds the bottle growing heavier and her interest in things around her becoming smaller. Once there was a girl whose life was filled with all the wonder of the world around her. Then one day something occurred that caused the girl to take her heart and put it in a safe place. However, after that it seemed that more things ere empty than before. Would she know when and how to get her heart back?
Mouse was mad
Mouse struggles to find the right way to express his anger, modeling the behavior of Hare, Bear, Hedgehog, and Bobcat, only to discover that his own way may be the best way of all.
Introducing Teddy : a gentle story about gender and friendship
Errol's best friend and teddy, Thomas, is sad because he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends. Introducing Teddy introduces the youngest readers to understanding gender identity and transition in an accessible and heart-warming story about being true to yourself and being a good friend.
The dark
Laszlo is afraid of the dark. the dark lives in the same house as Laszlo. Mostly, though, the dark stays in the basement and doesn't come into Lazslo's room. But one night, it does. This is the story of how Laszlo stops being afraid of the dark.
My friend is sad
When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood.
Sorry (really sorry)
After Cow's bad mood spreads to the whole farm, Dog starts a new chain reaction by showing kindness.
Emotions flashcards.
This set of 40 feelings and emotions flashcards encourages language development, communication and conversation. There are 4 images for each of the following emotions - happy, sad, angry, surprised, frustrated, scared, worried, tired, shy and bored. Each card features a full color picture and on the reverse side is the label for the feeling (eg happy).
Moods and emotions poster pack.
The poster pack contains 20 pictures of children expressing different moods and emotions, and a teacher's guide printed on the back of the cover poster. Designed to help spark class discussions, and help children identify and accept their feelings; includes suggestions for discussions and thematic activities for art, music, and literacy.
Face your feelings : a book to help children learn about feelings.
This book will give you unlimited opportunities to help children understand the importance of expressing feelings.
Life sucks : how to deal with the way life is, was, and always will be unfair
A book for teens that shows readers that we all deal with crap in our lives and how to laugh at some of the things we can't control. Being a teenager can suck. Your friends can become enemies, and your enemies can become friends. Your family can drive you crazy. School and teachers can be a drag. Your body is constantly changing. And everyone seems to tell you to just be you. But just who is that?
When a friend dies : a book for teens about grieving & healing
Answers common questions about grief and bereavement, offers advice on handling one's feelings, and suggests sources of help.
Coping with cliques : a workbook to help girls deal with gossip, put-downs, bullying & other mean behavior
Explores how bullying affects the targets of it through exercises that help to identify the underlying feelings that follow an incident, build self-confidence, develop friendships that last, and face online bullies.
Wait, what? : a comic book guide to relationships, bodies, and growing up
A graphic novel guide that covers essential topics for preteens and young teens about their changing bodies and feelings.
The divorce workbook for teens : activities to help you move beyond the breakup
This workbook helps teens understand their feelings, cope with parental fighting, and be happy after their parents' divorce. Activities cover emotional issues, such as developing self-awareness and communication skills, as well as the practical issues related to divorce, such as living in two homes.
Puberty is gross but also really awesome
Puberty . . . is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time! But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME? Get the whole picture with this honest, humorous, and empowering survival guide to the tween years.
My elephant is blue
A story full of humour and heart about having the blues, in the form of a big heavy elephant. One day an elephant came and sat on my chest. I found it hard to get up or move around, to breathe or talk. “ I’ m Blue,” the elephant said. “ Can you please move, Blue?” I asked. “ I don’ t want to move. This is a good spot for me to sit.” “ You’ re crushing me,” I said. “ Yet I find you very comfortable,” said Blue. Mum read every book about elephants she could get her hands on, while Dad phoned an elephant specialist someone recommended. They all tried pushing, and pulling, and persuading. But would anyone — or anything — be able to shift Blue? Warm, empathetic, hopeful and often funny, with the ability to be read on different levels, My Elephant is Blue is the perfect story to help children explore and understand the experience of living under the weight of a big sadness.
The Storyteller
Ziggy has ANXIETY. Partly this is because of the way his mind works, and how overwhelmed he can get when other people (especially his classmate Alice) are in the room. And partly it's because his mother disappeared when he was very young, making her one of many Native women who've gone mysteriously missing. Ziggy and his sister, Moon, want answers, but nobody around can give them. Ziggy might not have any control over the past -- but if he learns the lessons of the storytellers, he might be able to better shape his future and find the friends he needs.
A Pocketful of Stars
When thirteen-year-old Safiya's mother falls into a coma, Safiya comes to terms with their complicated relationship and discovers more about herself through dreams that transport her to her mother's childhood in Kuwait.
Place hand here
A young boy passes a painting of a hand on a wall in his neighborhood and watches others placing their own hands against it. The act means something different for each of them: Ms. Iris tells him it is a link to her home country; for Devin, it connects him to his older sister, who just left for college; for Savannah, it reminds her of her grandmother who passed away. The boy thinks of those who are on the other side of the mural, of loved ones lost or lonely or far away, and of his own mother, who is currently incarcerated. While he waits for her to come home, the hand is there to connect them to each other and remind them that they are not alone.
The Baddies
The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave, and baddies don't always win.
The Gray
It's been a tough year for Sasha--he's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's dad tells him to "toughen up"--and he does, but with unfortunate, hurtful results. His parents and therapist agree that a summer in the country with his aunt might be the best medicine, but it's the last place he wants to be. He'll be away from his best friend, video games, and stuck in the house that reminds him of his beloved uncle who died two years earlier. His aunt is supportive, and there are lots of places to explore, and even some potential new friends. When Sasha is introduced at a local ranch to a horse coincidentally--incredibly--nicknamed the Gray, he feels he's found a kindred spirit. But his own Gray is ever-present. When one of his new friends disappears, Sasha discovers that the country is wilder and more mysterious than he imagined. He tries to muster enough courage to help in the search . . . but will the Gray hold him back?
Where you left us
Prince sisters, Cinnamon and Scarlett, struggle with family dynamics, queer identities, and mental health while their great aunt's secrets begin to unravel around them
Our skin : a first conversation about race
An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions.
Go away, worry monster!
Worry Monster loves "helping" Archie worry, especially the night before he starts his new school. Archie feels so anxious that his head hurts, his tummy flutters and his heart pounds. He soon realizes the only way to feel better is to make Worry Monster go away. He does his belly breaths and faces facts to challenge his inner fears.
Wemberly worried
A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to be anxious about when she faces the first day of nursery school.
Butterfly child
A young child loves to dress up as a butterfly, but when shunned by other children, the child puts away their wings until encouraging words from their father make them understand the importance of staying true to themselves.
Be you!
Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special
Love your body
Love Your Body encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies.
Do you wonder why? : how to answer life's tough questions
Offers answers to common questions adolescents face, covering relationships, identity, parents, and other topics.
I can be anything! : don't tell me I can't
Zoe is sure that she can be anything she wants to be, despite a little voice of doubt that points out the problems with her ideas--but first she needs to learn how to read.
I don't want to be a frog
A frog who yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers that being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.
Leap back home to me
A little frog makes increasingly bold leaps out into the world, and then comes back to his mother after each excursion.
Brave every day
Camila is filled with worry and fear, but when she hides during a class field trip to the aquarium, she finds a classmate who is also afraid and needs a friend.
I'm the best
When Dog's constant boasting makes his friends sad, they find a way to teach him what it means to be a good friend.
The totally secret secret
Sparkles has a secret that Ballet Cat won't want to hear. What Sparkles doesn't know is that Ballet Cat has a secret of her own, a totally secret secret. Once their secrets are shared, will their friendship end, or be stronger than ever?
I can help
Zahra loves spending time with Kyle at school, but when her other classmates start teasing her for helping him she starts making choices she regrets
A very big bunny
Amelia is so big that she is always last in line at school and none of the other students will play with her, but a special new classmate teaches her that size is not always the most important thing.
Jack's talent
On the first day of school, as the children in Miss Lucinda's class introduce themselves and name their special talent, Jack wonders if he is good at anything.
I am able to shine
Each night Keiko whispers to her crane, "I wish to change the world." She is kind, and she has big dreams. But at times she feels invisible; she knows some people misjudge her. Keiko is also loved, so she perseveres and stands strong. Over time, her confidence grows, she shares more of herself, and she helps lift up others--and eventually lead them. She understands that no matter what, she can shine
I Have Feelings=Tengo Sentimientos
This book explores the world of emotions and helps children identify their own feelings. Entertaining photographs show young readers what emotions look like on childrens faces.
Out of a Jar
Llewellyn, a little rabbit overwhelmed by his emotions, hides away his feelings in glass jars, until he discovers life is more colorful when he sets his emotions free.
If you plant a seed
While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness.
When we are kind
This beautiful picture book looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life.
The power of one : every act of kindness counts
When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate who seems lonely, she begins a chain reaction of kindness that ripples throughout her school and her community
Amira's suitcase
It begins with a tiny seed growing inside a suitcase. With Amira's care, the tiny seed starts to sprout. Find out what happens when kindness flourishes . . .Amira's Suitcase is a gentle, thought-provoking tale about friendship and hope.
When Sophie gets angry--really, really angry ...
A young girl is upset and doesn't know how to manage her anger but takes the time to cool off and regain her composure.
The Happiness of a dog with a ball in its mouth
Starting from the happiness of waking up into a brand-new day, the picture book goes on to explore the kinds of relationships and contrasts that play out between our feelings and experiences every single day. Whether it's the nervousness of a beginning paired with the happiness of a middle; the indignity of a cut against the happiness of a scab; the boredom of nothing to do contrasted with the happiness of nothing to do; or the divide of mine against the happiness of our, these pages challenge the reader to think about daily activities and experiences and the feelings they conjure. The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth is a gentle, fun, and philosophical read."-- Provided by publisher.
The year we learned to fly
By heeding their wise grandmother's advice, a brother and sister discover the ability to lift themselves up and imagine a better world
A last goodbye
This book explores the death of a loved one through the parallel experiences of other species of animals
Dark cloud
In this evocative picture book, written with compassion and care, a little girl visualizes her depression as a way of learning to cope. The compelling visual narrative and lyrical text combine to give kids tools they can use to understand and express their own feelings of sadness and depression as well as empathize with others.
Pete the cat and his magic sunglasses
Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy--nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along
A plan for Pops
In this illustrated picture book, a child helps their grandparents deal with a difficult change in abilities.
Grump groan growl
Rhythmic text exposes a bad mood on the prowl, and advises the reader not to hide, but to let those feelings be.
Some days
A young girl tells her mother about a passageway in their yard. Down this passageway, it is not cold, there is no danger, and nothing bad can ever happen--and the person she longs for is with her again. The only problem is that, on some days, the passageway is not there. But maybe, together, mother and daughter can find a way to carry that feeling with them always.
Ruby and the itsy-bitsy icky bug
Ruby does NOT like bugs! Until she's stuck spending time with this one...
Layla's happiness
Seven-year-old Layla divulges many things that make her happy, especially her family and their community garden.
Stickler loves the world
Stickler is a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore
The fox on the swing
A beautifully illustrated story for children about the nature of happiness. Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled children's book.
Squash, the cat
Squash, who looks a lot like the vegetable, is an early-breakfast, lots-of-naps kind of cat. Maggie is a wake-up-late, wild-playdate kind of girl. Despite their differences, they are the best of friends. That is until one day Squash confuses Maggie's new toy for a dangerous beast and makes a terrible mistake. An unbelievably BIG MISTAKE.
Sometimes you get what you want
A brother and sister spend a day in preschool learning lessons about boundaries, such as that it is sometimes okay to make a lot of noise, but at other times one must be quiet.
Growing good kids : 28 activities to enhance self-awareness, compassion, and leadership
These creative and fun activities can be used with students in grades 3 to 8 to build skills in problem-solving, decision making, cooperative learning, divergent thinking, and communication.
131 conversations that engage kids : how to get kids talking, grow their friendships, and inspire change
The Last Peach
Two indecisive bugs contemplate eating the last peach of the summer.
Mia and the Dance for Two
Mia and her friends are excited to learn a new dance, but on class day Mia finds herself without a partner.
There must be more than that!
Troubled because her brother has told her that the future of Earth is bleak, a little girl goes to her grandmother who assures her that there are many possible futures and encourages her to use her imagination to explore some of the alternatives.
What's Next? : A simulation of adult life stages
Students gain and practice money managaement, decision making, critical thinking, and life skils as they participate in a game-like activity.
The one thing you'd save
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newberry Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school. class. Illustrated with black-and-white art.
What if?
What if a boy found a beach ball and kicked it into the ocean? What if two seals found it and began to play? What if a third seal appeared on the beach looking for a friend? Enjoy this visit to the beach and the chance to guess what happens when different choices are made.
A Place inside of me
There is a place inside of me / a space deep down inside of me / where all my feelings hide. In this powerful, affirming poem by award-winning author Zetta Elliott, a Black child explores his shifting emotions throughout the year. Summertime is filled with joy -- skateboarding and playing basketball -- until his community is deeply wounded by a police shooting. As fall turns to winter and then spring, fear grows into anger, then pride and peace. In her stunning debut, illustrator Noa Denmon articulates the depth and nuances of a child's experiences -- through grief and protests, healing and community -- with washes of color as vibrant as his words. Here is a groundbreaking narrative that can help all readers, children and adults alike, talk about the feelings hiding deep inside each of us