Children's Books for Special Needs
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These stories give children an opportunity to understand and ask questions in a safe, open environment. Each book approaches the complex range of mental health issues with sensitivity and child-friendly language. Some stories are frank, about living with mental illness, while others may simply be about characters who display characteristics associated with Autism and ADHD. Each book is 32 pages, geared towards 3-6 year olds. This set includes 12 titles: Big Red Rock, That's NOT How You Do It!, Bea By The Sea, Milo and Monty, Up and Down Mom, Gently Bentley!, The Cloud, Astrid and the Sky Calf, Grandma, Rabbityness, Little Home Bird, and Nieve en la jungla/Snow in the Jungle..Age group 3-6.Various authors.Topics covered, depending on which titles are read include: Anger Management; Autism; Bipolar Disorder/ADHD; Low Mood/ Depression; Dementia/Grief; Anxiety/Uncertainty.These stories give children an opportunity to understand and ask questions in a safe, open environment.12 Books.Creates an awareness of differences and how to approach them..Each book approaches the complex range of mental health issues with sensitivity and child-friendly language.
What does a harmed child look like? It's the little girl on the playground who has mysterious bruises on her legs. It's the three-month-old baby boy who arches his back when you try to hold him. It's the four-year-old who bites and hits when asked to clean up. These are the faces of traumatized children. As an early childhood professional, you play a key role in the early identification of maltreatment and unhealthy patterns of development. You are also the gateway to healing. In Reaching and Teaching Children Exposed to Trauma, you will find the tools and strategies to connect with harmed children and start them on the path to healing..Dr. Sorrels offers practical strategies that caregivers need to help these littlest victims..By Barbara Sorrels (Author).Paperback Format with 288 pages.ISBN: 9780876593509.Age Range: 0-6 years.Sold as each.Finalist for the 2015 Revere Awards, Professional Resources; WINNER of the 2016 Academic's Choice Smart Book Awards
Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing. Expanding the caterpillar gives the child feedback about how to breathe. This encourages a child to breathe more often resulting in a calmer child, more breathing means more emotional control. The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system, resulting in a calmer child. Counting to calm is a great way to have a child use their breathe and sensory system (touch) to change the way they feel. Counting is a simple task to focus on helping a child regain control of their nervous system. Calmee is special in that Calmee offers 3 different ways for a child to calm down, all children need different techniques depending on the day. Mindful ABCs Book is a magical book that turns learning into a journey of inner peace and tranquility for your little ones- plus Calmee is a long for the ride. With 26 unique breathing techniques tucked within each letter, your child will master mindfulness like a Zen guru! From 'A' for 'Affirmation Breath' to 'Z' for 'Zen Breath,' these whimsical and witty exercises will have your kids floating on cloud nine..'Mindful ABCs' ā the magical book that turns learning into a journey of inner peace and tranquility for your little ones- plus Calmee is a long for the ride.3-10 years.1 Soft Plush, 1 Book.Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing.The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system.Who knew ABCs could be so brain-boosting? Our mindfulness techniques not only soothe the soul but also enhance cognitive abilities, giving your child an extra edge for their bright future..This bundle includes Calmee the Caterpillar plus Calmee Breathes with the ABCs Book!
Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing. Expanding the caterpillar gives the child feedback about how to breathe. This encourages a child to breathe more often resulting in a calmer child, more breathing means more emotional control. The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system, resulting in a calmer child. Counting to calm is a great way to have a child use their breathe and sensory system (touch) to change the way they feel. Counting is a simple task to focus on helping a child regain control of their nervous system. Calmee is special in that Calmee offers 3 different ways for a child to calm down, all children need different techniques depending on the day. Invest in your child's emotional well-being with Calmee's Quest. It's more than just a book; it's a pathway to emotional resilience, understanding, and healthier relationships. Order your copy today and watch your child embark on a transformative journey towards emotional intelligence. Calmee's Quest is the story of how Calmee the Caterpillar helps a girl navigate the big emotions of daily life..By learning to identify their own emotions, children are better equipped to understand and empathize with others. This is a fundamental skill for building positive relationships..3-10 years.1 Soft Plush, 1 Book.Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing.The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system.Recognizing and addressing emotions early can have a profound impact on a child's mental health. Calmee's Quest empowers kids to manage their feelings constructively..This bundle includes Calmee the Caterpillar plus Calmee's Quest Board Book!
Katie has Down syndrome. Practicing new habits helps her learn. When her new brother comes home, Katie learns the rules for helping with the baby..Fiction.Grades PKā2.Erin Savory.7.80L 7.80W 0.07H.In Katie Can: Katie is a Big Sister, young readers in prekindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with Katie, who has Down syndrome, as she learns new rules for helping with her baby brother! This 24-page lower reading level text teaches kids about being an older sibling and preparing for new life changes.
Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing. Expanding the caterpillar gives the child feedback about how to breathe. This encourages a child to breathe more often resulting in a calmer child, more breathing means more emotional control. The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system, resulting in a calmer child. Counting to calm is a great way to have a child use their breathe and sensory system (touch) to change the way they feel. Counting is a simple task to focus on helping a child regain control of their nervous system. Calmee is special in that Calmee offers 3 different ways for a child to calm down, all children need different techniques depending on the day. How Calmee Feels Book is a captivating and essential tool for parents seeking to empower their children with emotional intelligence. In the rollercoaster of childhood, kids often find themselves grappling with a whirlwind of emotions - happiness, sadness, anger, excitement, confusion, and so much more. Understanding these feelings is crucial for their personal development and building healthy relationships. Follow calmee as he experiences a whole range of emotions!.How Calmee Feels book is a captivating and essential tool for parents seeking to empower their children with emotional intelligence..3-10 years.1 Soft Plush, 1 Book.Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing.The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system.Understanding feelings is crucial for their personal development and building healthy relationships. Follow calmee as he experiences a whole range of emotions!.This bundle includes Calmee the Caterpillar plus How Calmee Feels Book!
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They highlight the need for children to find a way to relate in a way that also allows for some thoughtful conversation about themselves and how they feel about the characters. Children need outlets to express their feelings. Stories in this set are evocative and meaningful. Social/Emotional learning is key to a young child's development. Each story focuses on a situation that they may encounter and need to deal with at some point. A terrific set of stories. Each in its own way provides clarity and meaning. Each 7 book set consists of: Big Dance, Keith Among Pigeons, The Acrobat, For the Love of Lettuce, Where Did You Go Today?, Beyond the Fence, Sand Between My Toes..Age group 3-7 years.Child's Play Books.9781786289858.Set of 7 books..Social/Emotional learning is key to a young child's development..A terrific set of stories, each in its own way provides clarity and meaning..Learning about differences and how to handle questions that may arise, taking chances and understanding outcomes, and exploring self-worth are some of the themes running through these stories..Each story focuses on a situation that they may encounter and need to deal with at some point..This lovely grouping of paperback stories focuses on personal expression in one form or another
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..Focuses on friendship, compromise acceptance, and respect.These books help young children come to terms with new situations with positive story lines.Anxious situations can be overwhelming for little ones, these stories help to deal with their emotions.Meeting challenges and learning how to cope with them is an important growth tool.4 Books, 32 pages each
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..Age group 4-8 years.Author Dawn Huebner, PhD.Social Emotional Learning.1 Book.Helpful back matter includes more information about emotional regulation and tips for guiding kids on how to cope with their feelings..Explore different calming actions and activities for young readers to turn to when experiencing big emotions..Curious George has delighted and inspired kids and their families for 80 years..Soothing advice is paired with H. A. Rey's illustrations of the famously inquisitive little monkey..Mindfulness meets monkey business
The award-winning book "Be Kind" conveys the message of kindness and empathy. Books on kindness help children interact and engage with the world around them in compassionate and empathetic ways. Help your students imagine how others feel during intolerant or difficult situations. Actions, or in this case pictures, speak louder than words! With Creative Reads, you can provide a themed, hands-on experience to complement story time and introduce your kids to project-based learning. Designed for pre-K through 3rd grade, each kit comes with an award-winning book and standards-aligned lesson plan that ensures success in this kindness-themed project-based learning program. Project length can be adjusted based on grade and ability. The story and Color-Meā¢ Be Kind Magnets can be completed in under one hour. Thoughtfully selecting and introducing more open-minded instruction allows for endless possibilities. Each child receives a journal & pencil to further encourage extended exploration..Standards-aligned lesson plan includes tips and ideas for endless possibilities.Award-winning, hardcover book "Be Kind" by Zietlow Miller.24 ready-to-decorate journals, 24 pencils, and 2 packs chunky markers.Ready-to-decorate Color-Meā¢ Be Kind Magnets for 24.Project-based learning program centered around literacy and the arts.
Portable and universally-understandable, our feelings & emotions flashcards offer kids the keys to mindfulness, all in one place. They are easy to bring with you on the go or leave in your calm corner for easy reference. Buy our readily printed flashcards today and teach your kids how to express their emotions in a positive way. Flashcards are an important mindfulness activity and they are specially designed to help your kids communicate their feelings more effectively..These easy-to-hold and vibrant Feeling flashcards help your kids identify their feelings and pick from 5 different breathing techniques..Grade PK-4.Additionally, flashcards help kids find ways to calm down through the use of labeling emotions and breathing techniques.Teaches key coping skills.They are easy to bring with you on the go or leave in your calm corner for easy reference.Readily printed flashcards.Portable and universally-understandable, our feelings & emotions flashcards offer kids the keys to mindfulness, all in one place
These books show children the ways that they can boost their mood and expand their horizons by making small, positive changes. Set focuses on freedom, inner peace and support. This set teaches that doing something for yourself is just as important as doing something for others. Happiness comes from within. Four titles include: The Jar of Happiness, Crunch!, Beyond the Fence, and Where Did You Go Today?.Age group 3-6.4 different authors.Social Emotional Learning.Great teaching tool.4 Book set.This set teaches that doing something for yourself is just as important as doing something for others. Happiness comes from within.Understanding what makes you happy, is ultimately the key to exploration and change.Set focuses on freedom, inner peace and support
Introducing Mindful Kids, the one-of-a-kind mindfulness activity deck for kids age 4 to 104! Make any moment mindful from morning to night with 5 categories of cards, designed to fit into each part of the day. Whimsical full-color illustrations on both sides of the cards provide easy-to-follow steps for each practice. The 50 cards and 8-page instructional booklet include tips for children of a wide range of abilities, making this deck an inclusive tool for nurturing inner peace and strength..Subject: Mindfulness.Author: Whitney Stewart.50 cards; 8 page booklet.ISBN: 9781782853275.Recommended for ages 4-10 years.50 cards.Research shows that practicing mindfulness has many emotional and physical benefits
Expanding the caterpillar gives the child feedback about how to breathe. This encourages a child to breathe more often resulting in a calmer child, more breathing means more emotional control. The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system, resulting in a calmer child. Counting to calm is a great way to have a child use their breathe and sensory system (touch) to change the way they feel. Counting is a simple task to focus on helping a child regain control of their nervous system. Calmee is special in that Calmee offers 3 different ways for a child to calm down, all children need different techniques depending on the day..Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing.The weighted nature of Calmee draped around your neck creates a sensory experience that soothes and calms your nervous system.1 Soft Plush.Offers 3 different ways for a child to calm down body segments..Counting is a simple task to focus on helping a child regain control of their nervous system.Calmee, the soft-plush breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing.
As a tiny green caterpillar eats his way through the book, he is transformed into a beautiful butterfly, in a board book edition of the classic picture book..Age group 2-5.Author: Eric Carle.16 Page Board Book.ISBN: 9780399226908.Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.63(d).Now even younger children can follow the little green caterpillar as he eats his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly in this sturdy board book.
The Calm Caterpillar Feelings & Emotions Chart is a great addition to a calm corner, as it helps kids and toddlers identify feelings and emotions that can then be easily shared with a trusted adult. Benefits of feelings charts for kids: Teaches them emotions and feelings Gives them the language to communicate their feelings Helps them to recognize the feelings of others Creates a calmer environment Creating a calmer environment at home is a major key to helping children regulate their emotions. So is giving your children a designated area in your home to make their own peaceful space, allowing them a chance to regain their composure. A Feelings Chart also helps adults to understand their kids' emotions and respond to their needs. Emotions can be particularly hard for kids to talk about, so a Feelings Chart offers a helpful guide to let them know how they feel and identify emotions in others around them so they can show signs of empathy..Calm Caterpillar Feelings & Emotions Chart is a great addition to a calm corner, as it helps kids and toddlers identify feelings and emotions that can then be easily shared with a trusted adult.Gives them the language to communicate their feelings.1 Feelings Poster.Helps them to recognize the feelings of others.Allow the child a designated area in your home to make their own peaceful space, allowing them a chance to regain their composure.The Calm Caterpillar Feelings & Emotions Chart is a great addition to a calm corner, as it helps kids and toddlers identify feelings and emotions that can then be easily shared with a trusted adult. Benefits of feelings charts for kids: Teaches them emotions and feelings Gives them the language to communicate their feelings Helps them to recognize the feelings of others Creates a calmer environment Creating a calmer environment at home is a major key to helping children regulate their emotions
Be prepared to respond to a wide range of potentially tough questions and sensitive concerns posed by young children. To work with young children is to constantly expect the unexpected. Tough questions are part of early childhood educators' regular interactions with children and families. Based on children's actual questions, Big Conversations with Little Children is readily accessible with guidelines for having difficult conversations with children, individually or as a classroom or group, and with families. The book provides guidance on how to approach specific topics related to: family, such as unemployment, divorce, and incarceration, illness and death, such as loss of an unborn child, major illness in a child, and death of a pet, social issues, such as racism, family structures, and gender fluidity, upheaval and violence, such as natural disaster, terror events, and school shootings, Fully based in developmentally appropriate practice, Big Conversations with Little Children helps educators support young children in a way that preserves their dignity and innocence when they encounter world and social events in addition to honoring the family's preferred approach. An expert in the field of early childhood education, author Dr. Lauren Starnes empowers educators and families to answer sensitive or tough questions children pose, respond to their worries and concerns, and be prepared for an ongoing dialogue. Digital content includes family take-home information sheets for each topic..Explores how a play-centric approach supports the diverse needs of learners and honors children's unique experiences.Fills a need within education because competing books are either religious or topic-specific.Helps educators support young children in a way that honors the family's preferred approach.Ready-to-use format makes it easy to turn to a specific topic and find clear guidance on how and why to respond to questions and concerns
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..Age group 3-7 years.Child's Play Books.9781786289865.Set of 6 books..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!.Six colorful board books with gender neutral characters, that focus on relatable emotions that all young children experience
These educational and practical tools play an essential role in building an environment that promotes calm behavior. Students will love the fun breathing ball and tree stump sitting cushion. A "calm corner" is a designated space where students can go to relax when experiencing difficult emotions, such as anger or frustration. Having a physical area to process emotions can be one of the keys to consistently practicing mindfulness. Kit includes 1 Meditation Cushion, 1 Breathing Ball, 1 Feelings Poster, 1 Teacher Curriculum Guide..Students will love the fun breathing ball and tree stump sitting cushion.Having a physical area to process emotions can be one of the keys to consistently practicing mindfulness.1 Meditation Cushion, 1 Breathing Ball, 1 Feelings Poster, 1 Teacher Curriculum Guide.These educational and practical tools play an essential role in building an environment that promotes calm behavior.These educational and practical tools play an essential role in building an environment that promotes calm behavior
The Calm Corner Kit is a revolutionary set of tools that have been proven to help children understand and manage difficult emotions such as anger and frustration. The kit includes everything you need to create a designated space in your home where children can go to 'calm down' when overwhelmed by negative feelings such as anger and anxiety, or even when too excited. Kit includes 1 Mediation Cushion, 1 Breathing Ball, 1 Hand Breathing Poster, 1 Parent Guide..The calm corner kit teaches your children emotional and social learning skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.Proven to help children understand and manage difficult emotions such as anger and frustration.1 Mediation Cushion, 1 Breathing Ball, 1 Hand Breathing Poster, 1 Parent Guide.The kit includes everything you need to create a designated space in your home where children can go to 'calm down' when overwhelmed.The Calm Corner Kit is a revolutionary set of tools that have been proven to help children understand and manage difficult emotions such as anger and frustration
HarperCollins "The Grouchy Ladybug" board book includes 44 pages. The Grouchy Ladybug book by Eric Carle is recommended for children aged 2 to 5 years. This Eric Carle The Grouchy Ladybug book is written in English and comes in a hardcover. The Grouchy Ladybug Eric Carle book has delighted readers of all ages with its enthralling story about a bad tempered bug who thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else..Age group and grade: Ages 2 - 5 years and grades K - P.Language: English.Title: The Grouchy Ladybug.Author: Eric Carle.Dimensions: 1"(H) x 7.2"(W) x 7.2"(L).Format: Hardcover.No. of pages: 44.Delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else.Children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners.Beloved Eric Carle classic returns once again in a colorful new board book format.Harper Collins "The Grouchy Ladybug Board" book by Eric Carle helps to learn the important concepts of time, size and shape along the benefits of friendship and good manners for children of 2 - 5 yrs.
Rory helps your child practice deep breathing. Rory focuses on how lions breath can change the way you feel. 3 Functions: Weighted: Use Rory around your neck. Lion's Breath: Practice lion's breath with Rory, when you press his nose he roars out like a lion enabling your child to do Lion's breath along side Rory. Feelings Mantra: another thing Rory says out loud is "When I am feeling sad or mad I take a big breath in and roar out my feelings". This mantra reminds children how to use deep breathing to change the way they feel..Rory the Lion, the soft-plush deep breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing.Rory enables kids to practice lions breath when he roars with them when a child presses his nose.1 Soft Plush.Mantras are key in the development of self talk for children- and Rory reminds kids "when I am feeling sad or mad I take a big breath in and roar out my feelings".Rory's voice box is in a zippered pouch behind his head. Easily removable so that he can machine washed, air dried.Rory the Lion, the soft-plush deep breathing tool, enables children to have a sensory experience while they practice breathing. What is Rory the Lion?