Life Skills Books

The Making Friends & Social Skills Bundle, Grade PreK is the perfect resource to support young children in developing key social and emotional skills essential for forming positive relationships and navigating everyday interactions

This bundle includes two award-winning workbooks: Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids, Ages 4-5 and Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids, Ages 4-5, both designed to help preschoolers build meaningful friendships and learn essential social behaviors. Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids introduces children to the fundamentals of making friends and interacting positively in various social settings. It includes 75 engaging activities such as puzzles, coloring, tracing, and hands-on projects, all focused on topics like sharing, kindness, taking turns, and understanding feelings. This workbook also features a social skills handbook that children can remove and use to continue practicing their new skills beyond the book. Key topics covered include making friends, playing with others, using nice words, being at school, and learning good habits when going places. Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids complements the first workbook by focusing on emotional well-being and mindfulness. Through 75 fun and educational activities, this book helps children learn how to manage their emotions, reduce anxiety, and build empathy. Activities such as art projects, puzzles, calming coloring pages, and heart and mind games offer children the opportunity to practice valuable life skills, like self-regulation, positive self-talk, and understanding others' perspectives.

This Sloth Yoga charming book by Willow Creek hilariously illustrates that yoga isn't just for people anymore. A sloth pursuing total relaxation and mindfulness meditation demonstrates classic poses that would seem impossible to achieve, were it not for the photographic proof presented here. These sloth yogis are in no rush to complete their yoga sequence, it often takes an entire month just to complete a single pose. Sloth Yoga takes this popular meditative practice to a new level of Zen. Paired with inspiring Zen, yoga, and meditation quotes, Sloth Yoga is posed to inform and delight all human practitioners of the ancient discipline. What a unique way to bring humor and relaxation into someone's life by giving them this unique book as a gift.

Support students by helping them identify and practice positive behaviors and develop empathy with Social and Emotional Learning Activities. Research shows that SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day! Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction.Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages. Children will learn positive behaviors, develop self-love, and learn empathy through:• Real-world scenarios• Mindfulness activities• Communication activities• Creative writing • Mazes, puzzles, and games • Art projects• Critical thinking and problem solvingActivities may be used for whole-class instruction or small groups, or completed individually at home. The nine units cover the five domains of social and emotional learning:• Self-awareness• Self-management• Social awareness• Responsible decision-making• Relationship skills*No key is included as answers will vary

Bedtime can be wild, especially when animal babies are involved. Sometimes messy, always chaotic, and often exhausting, these books offer the perfect opportunity for some quality bonding time! Gentle, colorful and engaging. Courtney Dicmas' wacky style and eye for detail illustrate perfectly the fun, laughter and love that is shared each day in family life. These books are winners! This set includes 4 bilingual titles: Wild! Mealtime, Wild! Bedtime, Wild! Bathtime, Wild! Playtime. Each board book contains 14 pages.

Award-winning counting book invites young children to learn about coping with emotions. Young children often need help grasping the complexities of their feelings, which can sometimes be overwhelming. When children learn from an early age to handle their emotions in healthy ways, they are more likely to grow into adults who feel capable of facing life's challenges. This friendly, positive picture book helps children understand their feelings better, giving them coping strategies for communicating and managing emotions more effectively.

Day to day adventures are introduced in each story that start off bad and turn into really great. Each situation is solved with understanding, friendship, caring and sharing. This set includes 4 soft cover picture books: And Then…, The Big Red Rock, The Jar of Happiness, and Crunch!

Beloved by children for 25 years, the Bear series is just right for building babies' and toddlers' libraries. Each book bursts with new early learning concepts and skills to learn. Introduces early concepts like shapes, the weather and transportation. This bundle includes: Bear in Sunshine (9781841489230); Bear on a Bike (9781841483757); Bear About Town (9781841483733); Bear in a Square (9781841482873).

Social Skills Matter Carson Dellosa - Helps in building better communication and learning in children

Social Skills Matter Carson Dellosa is a useful resource book that includes mini books kids can make, color and read on their own. Hence, polishing their communicative and behavioral skills. It also helps children develop effective learning skills.

This book set encourages children to try new things, embrace change and overcome obstacles! Four titles include: Covered in Adventures, I'm NOT a Mouse, The Rollercoaster Ride, and A New School For Charlie. Each books has 32 pages.

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction.

Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's books help children recognize and understand feelings, while also building empathy.

Help students develop a strong set of social and emotional skills with Teacher Created Resources® Social-Emotional Learning.

Students are asked to read, think, and respond to a variety of reading passages that contain character-building scenarios. 128 pages.

Support students by helping them identify and practice positive behaviors and develop empathy with Social and Emotional Learning Activities. Research shows that SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day! Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction.Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages. Children will learn positive behaviors, develop self-love, and learn empathy through:• Real-world scenarios• Mindfulness activities• Communication activities• Creative writing• Mazes, puzzles, and games• Art projects• Critical thinking and problem solvingActivities may be used for whole-class instruction or small groups, or completed individually at home. The nine units cover the five domains of social and emotional learning:• Self-awareness• Self-management• Social awareness• Responsible decision-making• Relationship skills*No key is included as answers will vary

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction.

Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySelf's I Make Responsible Decisions books inspire kids to build heatlhy habits.

Help students develop a strong set of social and emotional skills with Teacher Created Resources® Social-Emotional Learning.

Students are asked to read, think, and respond to a variety of reading passages that contain character-building scenarios. 128 pages.

Each book in this set focuses on friendship and how important it is to get along with others. Whether you are playing, working, or having a bad day, your mood can resonate how you are feeling. These books relate with children as they become connected with each story. This set includes 4 titles: Bea By The Sea, Errol's Garden, Big Dance, and Best Friends, Busy Friends.

Carnival foodies travel from far and wide to enjoy an infamous lineup of tasty treats that are a mix of tradition and outrageous new concoctions. This CarniFood mini cookbook by Willow Creek brings the fun and flavor of the fair right to your very own kitchen. Unicorn white-hot chocolate, poutine fries with deep-fried pork belly, and hot dogs topped with tatertot hot dish are just a few of fabulous recipes featured in this 72-page hardcover gift book.

Mindfulness meets monkey business

Curiously Calm with Curious George follows everyone's favorite monkey as he works to regulate big energy and emotions. All feelings are okay, but sometimes our feelings don't make us feel good. In this reassuring book, kids and grown-ups will learn soothing and fun practices to try when they're looking for that curiously calm feeling. Featuring original artwork from Margret and H. A. Rey's timeless picture books, and text by psychologist Dawn Huebner, PhD, this book encourages readers to breathe deeply alongside everyone's favorite curious little monkey, Curious George. Helpful back matter includes more information about emotional regulation and tips for guiding kids on how to cope with their feelings.

Introduce children to the beautiful diversity of our world

Open the door to conversations about similarities and differences as you meet people from a wide variety of countries, cultures, abilities and lifestyles. Ensure that your classroom reflects the wider world -- and that all the children in your care see themselves in the books you read. Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. Expands kids global perspectives. This bundle includes: Benita and the Night Creatures [Pura Belpré Author Honor (9798888590034)]; Run, Little Chaski [Bank Street Children's Book Committe's Best Books of 2023 (9781646861651)]; My Cousin's Mermaid (9798888590058); Stranded! [Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, ALA Notable Children's Books 2024 (9781646869923)].

When children are frustrated, and can't seem to get it right, they need encouragement--and sometimes a push to get them going in the right direction. This book set does just that with each story sending a positive message. Independent thought and positive messaging. 4 Titles include: Harold Finds a Voice, The Great Googly Moogly, Choices, and King Leonard's Teddy. 32 Pages each

Compelling stories expand kids' understanding and build connections across cultural experiences

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Each book comes with background information and discussion prompts and is correlated with guided reading levels I, J, and K. Set includes a family guide.

Introduce children to the beautiful diversity of our world

Open the door to conversations about similarities and differences as you meet people from a wide variety of countries, cultures, abilities and lifestyles. Ensure that your classroom reflects the wider world -- and that all the children in your care see themselves in the books you read. Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. Expands kids global perspectives. This bundle includes: To Carnival! [Kirkus Best Picture Books of the Year 2021 (9781646861620)]; Ganesha Goes Green [Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection (9781646869985)]; A Gift for Amma [Bank Street's Best Children's Book of the Year 2021 (9781646860623)]; Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs [New York Public Library Fall 2022 Picks for Kids, Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2022 (9781646866212)].

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction. Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's I Believe in Myself books inspire self-motivation, goal-setting, and optimism. The inside front cover of each book offers teaching tips to ease conversations about behavior while building reading skills to meet Common Core Standards. The inside back cover offers post-reading questions and real world connection opportunities.Four theme sets emphasize the abilities and character traits that enable people to work with others, learn effectively, and play important roles in their families and communities.

Run, climb, crawl or jump--everybody loves to move! Fast, slow, up or down, alone or with friends--Carol Thompson's exquisite illustrations allow us to share the struggles, achievements and sheer delight of children exploring early movement. Perfect for building the confidence in little ones in terms of gaining control over body movements and exploration. 4 Titles include: Climb!, Run!, Jump! and Crawl! Each board book has 12 pages.

Dogs are our friends for a number of reasons. Chief among them is their passion for the joys and simplicities of life that we humans so rarely achieve. What Dogs Teach Us by Willow Creek is colorful and a charming little guide to life's lessons from the unassuming viewpoint of people's canine companions. Everyone can become better friends to one another by applying this inherent wisdom and canine nature to our own lives and circumstances.

After reading this Toasts book by Willow Creek, one will never again stumble for the right words during those important occasions. A well-delivered toast can mean the difference between a good night and a great night. If you've ever found yourself drawing a blank, use these to your advantage and make everyone around you think you're one cool cat. Cheers!

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction.

Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! My Self's books help children recognize and understand feelings, while also building empathy.

Each story encourages young readers to embrace kindness and share love with others, whether through passing on family traditions, nurturing friendships, or sharing delicious meals.

Spread joy and compassion with this heartwarming Love One Another set. This bundle includes: The Boy Who Grew Flowers (978184686749), Family Reunion (9781646862184), Lola's Fandango (9781782853985), Old Clothes for Dinner (9798888590683), The Last Hazelnut (9781646860555).

Fresh on the heels of the successful What Dogs Teach Us, author Glenn Dromgoole offers the similarly insightful What Cats Teach Us from Willow Creek. Cats, better known for their reprimanding attitudes towards humans, still have much to teach. From keeping fastidious grooming habits, eating a healthy fish diet, and getting plenty of rest to nurturing your independent spirit, expressing your individuality, and embracing your curiosity, What Cats Teach Us reminds the readers of what in life is important to avoid, defend, cherish, and enjoy.

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction.

Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! My Self's books help children recognize and understand feelings, while also building empathy.

Sing, dance and learn with our bestselling Barefoot Singalongs series

Featuring themes of cultivating community and making new friends. These titles include QR codes to access online audio and animation to get kids moving and grooving. Lyrical words and fun tunes keep kids engaged while learning. Includes an online access link to audio and video animation. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. This bundle includes: The More We Get Together (9781646865123); Twice as Many Friends (9781646868469); Rooftop Garden (9781646864966); A Farmer's Life for Me (9781646865024).

The Making Friends & Social Skills Bundle, Grade K is a dynamic two-book set designed to help young children build essential social and emotional skills for positive relationships

This bundle includes Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids Workbook, Ages 6-7 and Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids, Ages 6-7, offering a comprehensive approach to teaching kids how to navigate social situations with confidence and empathy. The Social Skills Activities for Today's Kids Workbook provides 75 engaging activities and hands-on projects to help children practice key social skills such as making friends, sharing, taking turns, and being kind. With activities that include tracing, writing, coloring, drawing, cutting, and gluing, this workbook makes learning fun and interactive. Topics covered include making friends, classroom rules, healthy habits, playground safety, and more. Additionally, a social skills handbook and "Talk with Your Family" discussion starters ensure that learning continues outside of the workbook, fostering ongoing parent-child interaction. The Heart and Mind Activities for Today's Kids workbook complements the first by focusing on emotional well-being and mindfulness.

Let's find out which toys Rosa and her friends are playing with today! Rosa makes sure that everyone is happy when they are playing together and sharing. She connects with friends and makes sure that everyone is having fun. An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child. This set includes 4 titles: Rosa Loves Cars, Rosa Loves Dinosaurs, Rosa Plays Ball, and Rosa Rides her Scooter. Each board book has 12 pages. For ages 1-3.

Support students by helping them identify and practice positive behaviors with Social and Emotional Learning Activities. Research shows that SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day! Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction.Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages. Children will learn positive behaviors and self-image through:• Hypothetical scenarios• Creative writing• Mazes, puzzles, and games• Art projects• Critical thinking and problem solvingActivities may be used for whole-class instruction, small groups, or completed individually at home. The nine units cover the five domains of social and emotional learning:• Self-awareness• Self-management• Social awareness• Responsible decision-making• Relationship skills*No key is included as answers will vary

Each season has something special about it, and in these books we explore each one. What shall we wear, where shall we go and what will we see? New sensations, noises and tastes; so much that is new! Follow the children as they spend time discovering the joys of indoor and outdoor play. Creative and inventive, interesting and funny, you will find lots of things to inspire you. This set includes bilingual books, 14 pages each. Titles include: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

With delightful stories and enchanting illustrations, this set is perfect for nurturing social skills and inspiring heartfelt connections.

From helping those in need to spreading joy in difficult times, these titles teach the importance of generosity and putting yourself in another's shoes. This bundle includes: A Place to Stay (9781782858249), Herb the Vegetarian Dragon (9781905236473), Dance Like a Leaf (9781646860579), Making Happy (9781646866229), Midnight Mitzvah (9798888592342).

Six colorful board books with gender neutral characters, that focus on relatable emotions that all young children experience

Offering endearing characters, this set is already a hit!! Great for nursery and kindergarten level! Coping strategies are offered throughout via words and images that are very relatable. This set is the perfect purchase when looking for easy access for an introduction into social/emotional learning. A wonderful, introductory set. Great for parents, teachers and caregivers alike! Each 6 book set includes: When I Feel Loved, When I Feel Surprised, When I Feel Angry, When I Feel Scared, When I Feel Happy, When I Feel Sad.