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The stories are easy for kids to understand and grounded in research from an author with over 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. Each book includes information in the back for adults and activities to help kids work through their feelings. This four-book set includes: Sometimes When I'm Sad, Sometimes When I'm Mad, Sometimes When I'm Bored, and Sometimes When I'm Worried..Age group 4-8 years.Written by Deborah Serani Psy.D., Published by Free Spirit Publishing.ISBN: 9798885543347.4 book set.Deepens problem-solving skills by building children's ability to shift negative thoughts to more positive ones..Written by a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience..Includes a special section for adults with information and activities..Help young kids work through big feelings with this four-book set
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..Using an inviting counting format, 1-2-3 My Feelings and Me invites children and adults to count to ten as they share and explore feelings together..3-8 years.1 Book.We feel our feelings in two important ways, in our bodies and in our minds..Our bodies may feel hot, shaky, or calm. Our minds and our thoughts might be telling us we are scared, or excited, or unhappy..Along with presenting tools and strategies, the book reinforces emotional language and the ideas that while some feelings are more comfortable than others, all emotions are natural and important.
Each book in the series, for ages one to four, includes a special section for parents and caregivers with ideas for discussion and activities. This 14-book set includes: Diapers Are Not Forever Feet Are Not for Kicking Germs Are Not for Sharing Hands Are Not for Hitting Teeth Are Not for Biting Voices Are Not for Yelling Waiting Is Not Forever Words Are Not for Hurting Worries Are Not Forever Noses Are Not for Picking Pacifiers Are Not Forever Screen Time Is Not Forever Tails Are Not for Pulling Tears Are Not Forever.Age group 2-4 years.Written by Elizabeth Verdick, Published by Free Spirit Publishing.ISBN: 9798885543293.14 book set.Perfect for children ages one to four..Each book in the series includes a special section for parents and caregivers..Provides ideas for discussion and activities inspired by each book..Simple words and delightful full-color illustrations guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors
101 lively what-if scenarios to spark conversation and reflection. Help kids hone their decision-making skills and practice making good choices with 101 thought-provoking cards. Use this resource to spark conversation and reflection in classrooms, advisory groups, after-school programs, teams, and youth groups. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 3-8..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The What-If Scenarios jar offers 101 thought-provoking prompts designed to help kids improve decision-making skills, encouraging conversation and reflection in various settings like classrooms, after-school programs, and youth groups.
101 tips and strategies to help kids stay positive. Boost positive thoughts and attitudes in kids (and adults!) of all ages with these uplifting reflections, prompts, tips, and quotes. Use the cards as a jumping-off point for conversation and contemplation on positive thinking and for taking positive action in big and small ways. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades K+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Positive Thinking jar contains 101 uplifting tips, prompts, and quotes to encourage positive attitudes and actions in kids and adults alike—perfect for sparking conversations, reflection, and motivation in any setting.
Equip teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to address child and adolescent anxiety at a critical moment. The number of students experiencing anxiety at school is on the rise. This must-have resource: Provides a framework for understanding anxiety, its causes, and the various ways it can present in young people, Offers standalone action strategies for classroom use, including a matrix to identify which strategies may be most useful for specific situations, Makes implementation of strategies easy with reproducibles for teacher and student use, Drs. David Campos and Kathleen McConnell Fad wrote this book to ensure that teachers, regardless of their prior knowledge and background, have a wide range of easy-to-understand and useful instructional tools to address anxious behaviors..Book treats anxiety as a broader issue, recognizing that many students struggling with some aspect of it may not be diagnosed, and offers specific strategies for classrooms.Rates of diagnosed anxiety and anxiety-related behaviors are on the rise, but children are unlikely to receive mental health services outside school, so in-school interventions are vital..For ages: 4-10 years.Book is immediately useable, with 25 practical action strategies and a matrix to identify which strategies may be most useful for specific situations.Book helps teachers strengthen students' ability to cope with anxious behaviors that lead to difficulties in the classroom.With this book, teachers can create emotionally supportive environments and strengthen children's abilities to cope with anxiety.
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What's your choice—to have to walk on stilts the rest of your life, or to always have to roller skate to get around? To have no short-term memory, or no long-term memory? To not eat for two days, or to not sleep for two days? Choice provokes thinking, and thinking is fun. Each card presents a delightful dilemma—sometimes unusual, always challenging—to spark conversation or controversy. Change your choice and change your mind. All ages, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades K+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Choice card jar features 101 fun and thought-provoking dilemmas for all ages, designed to spark conversation, encourage critical thinking, and entertain in any setting—from classrooms to parties—in a compact, portable format.
Everyone needs to know how to name and express feelings. Each jar holds 101 little slips printed with "feelings words"—gleeful, insecure, grateful, angry, cranky, courageous, hopeful, and many more. Pull a slip and act out the feeling, or invite someone else to act it out. Use as discussion starters, journaling prompts, or icebreakers for groups. Ages 8 & up, 101 slips, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 3+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Feelings jar includes 101 slips with emotion words like "hopeful" and "cranky," designed for ages 8 and up to support emotional expression, spark discussions, and serve as prompts for journaling or group activities in a fun, portable format.
101 everyday questions to get teens talking. Use the questions for classroom or group activities, ice-breakers, and discussion starters to get teens talking and learning from each other. The cards are great for advisory time activities. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 8+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The 101 Everyday Questions for Teens jar contains prompts designed to spark conversation, foster critical thinking, and encourage engagement among teens in various settings, from classrooms to group activities.
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
Build the body-brain connection with step-by-step activities that help children develop physical, cognitive, social, and emotional foundations for early learning and school readiness. Early childhood educators will find clear information on creating the move-to learn environment, managing safety, and optimizing the connections between language development, movement, and readiness for formal learning. An observational tool lets teachers pinpoint children's specific developmental stages and assess progress. The easy-to-follow, full-color format includes diagrams and photos along with teaching tips to advance and automate children's foundational physical capabilities while providing incremental challenge. Grounded in best practices and current research, Move, Play, and Learn with Smart Steps is both a hands-on resource for any classroom teacher, care provider, or parent and an ideal tool for coaches, mentors, and professional development trainers. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book..Easy-to-use format allows teachers to tailor every activity to meet children's developmental level.Includes "Movement Can-Do Guide," an observational assessment tool.Engaging full-color format with photos and 900 hands-on activities.Use the book on its own or as a companion to A Moving Child Is a Learning Child
Gentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment. Close your eyes . . . Breathe in through your nose . . . And breathe out . . . Kids feel pressure too! Helping them through their day-to-day problems can be as simple as a five-minute moment of mindfulness. Bring mindfulness-focusing techniques to your classroom, home, or anywhere. This inventive collection of quick and easy exercises helps kids live in the moment, de-stress, and zero in on the task at hand. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades PK-6..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Mindfulness jar offers 101 gentle, easy-to-use prompts to help kids improve focus, manage emotions, and practice living in the moment—perfect for use at home, school, or on the go to support emotional well-being through short, calming exercises.
Activities, quotes, and trivia for your STEAM classroom. Engage kids in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with 101 simple activities, inspiring quotes, and fun facts. STEAM is perfect for use in classrooms, after-school programs, and STEAM/STEM programs or even at home. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 6+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The STEAM jar features 101 engaging activities, quotes, and trivia to inspire curiosity and creativity in science, technology, engineering, art, and math—ideal for classrooms, after-school programs, or at-home learning in a fun, portable format.
Strategies and activity ideas to support emotional development in children. What is an emotion-rich classroom? Similar to how a print-rich environment exposes children to a variety of printed materials, an emotion-rich one intentionally surrounds children with a wide range of social emotional learning experiences and supportive interactions. Create an Emotion-Rich Classroom provides frameworks for planning and implementing strategies to support emotional development in children. This practical and easy-to-use resource helps early childhood educators develop the emotional literacy of the young children in their classrooms. Readers learn how to: increase children's emotional vocabulary, model how to recognize and cope with various emotions, support self-regulation and reduce challenging behaviors, discuss emotions in others and in storybook characters, support and engage families in fostering emotional skills at home, Experienced in emotional development in children and early childhood education, author Lindsay N. Giroux, M.Ed., shows readers how to effectively weave social and emotional instruction into the fabric of the school day. Create an Emotion-Rich Classroom focuses on individual skills, making social and emotional instruction specific and measurable. With consistently structured chapters, this book is easy to use and rich in ideas and strategies. Digital content includes checklists, planning sheets, and other materials to support educators as they build an emotion-rich classroom. A free downloadable PLC/Book Study Guide is available..Timely resource to help early childhood educators develop emotional literacy in their classrooms.Author is experienced in social emotional instruction and development in early childhood education.Building emotional literacy supports self-regulation and classroom management.Chapters are consistently structured-making them easy to use-and are rich in ideas and strategies
Teachers start their professional journey with a clear aim: to teach well so students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. All too often, though, the hard realities of teaching (mandated curricula, scripted lesson plans, overloaded schedules, students' personal struggles) hamper the best of intentions. Navigating these challenges and avoiding burnout calls for teachers to build strong relationships among colleagues, students, families, and communities. Those relationships in turn help teachers create contexts for deep learning, reflection, and student-centered instruction. This book provides strategies and tools for doing all this. This must-have resource: Provides student teachers and new teachers with a clear set of actions to move into their position and teach well right from the start., Offers practical, step-by-step guidance for building relationships with colleagues and administrators, affirming students' identities, navigating challenges with other professionals, and putting love and care at the heart of teaching., Helps educators build a foundation and philosophy for teaching and collaborating and includes stories from educators and sample dialogues., Dr. Elizabeth Soslau wrote this book to be a resource for self-directed, self-paced professional learning that teachers could use to develop and improve their practice, with easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented in the classroom the next day. It's a guide that every student teacher, in-service teacher, host teacher, and student teaching field instructor needs..Self-Paced Professional Learning – Provides teachers with flexible, self-directed strategies to enhance their practice at their own pace..Support for New & Experienced Teachers – Equips student teachers, in-service educators, and mentors with clear steps to navigate challenges and teach effectively..For ages: 3+ years.Actionable Classroom Strategies – Offers easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented immediately to improve instruction and student engagement..Relationship-Building Tools – Guides educators in fostering strong connections with colleagues, students, families, and communities for a supportive learning environment..Practical & Reflective Approach – Combines real educator stories, sample dialogues, and step-by-step guidance to help teachers develop their philosophy and teaching foundation..Self-directed, self-paced professional learning teachers can use to build agency and improve their practice, with easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented in the classroom the next day.
Learn healthy ways to cage your rage. Deal positively with your anger and maintain respectful relationships. Ages 12 & up, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 7+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Cage Your Rage card jar includes 101 portable, conversation-starting prompts designed for ages 12 and up to help teens manage anger constructively, encourage critical thinking, and support respectful relationships in a variety of settings.
Learn how to calm down and keep your cool in order to control your temper and express your feelings in positive ways. Ages 8-11, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 3-7..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Calm Down & Keep Your Cool jar offers 101 cards with prompts to help children ages 8-11 learn to manage their temper and express their feelings positively, making it a versatile and engaging tool for various learning environments.
Evidence-based bullying-prevention principles, policies, and practices to reduce peer cruelty and create safe, caring learning climates. Based on a practical, six-part framework for reducing peer cruelty and increasing positive behavior support, End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy utilizes the strongest pieces of best practices and current research for ways to stop bullying. The book includes guidelines for implementing strategies, collecting data, training staff, mobilizing students and parents, building social-emotional skills, and sustaining progress, and presents the "6Rs" of bullying prevention: Rules, Recognize, Report, Respond, Refuse, and Replace..Based on a research-backed, six-part framework for reducing peer cruelty and increasing positive behavior support..1 Book.Includes guidelines for implementing strategies, collecting data, training staff, mobilizing students and parents, and more..Written by a bullying-prevention and character education expert who's worked with over 1 million parents and educators worldwide..Includes customizable forms and a PDF presentation for use in professional development.
In our hectic world, coloring is a relaxing activity everyone can enjoy. Calm & Serene Coloring Book is a creative way to unwind, with no pressure, just fun. In the pages of Calm & Serene Coloring Book, you’ll find over 150 designs to choose from, including: Mandalas, Geometric Patterns, Natural Patterns, Lines and Doodles, Meditative Designs With beautiful sprayed edges, it's more than just a coloring book. It's ideal for display. As a gift for a friend or to keep for your very own creative pursuits, Calm & Serene Coloring Book offers hours and hours of screen-free artistic exploration..Calm and Serene Coloring Book - Inspiring Beauty to Color with Beautiful Sprayed Edges.Contains over 150 Pages.All Ages.Drift away into a peaceful oasis as you bring these meditative patterns to colorful life.
Find a clear view of your own worth and be happy in your work—Power Mood can teach you how to do both. *Honorable Mention, 2023 Foreword INDIE Book Award* You know that best friend who gives you the hard truth you need to hear, and the pep talk to pick you up when you're down? Take them, sprinkle some expert guidance on top, and you've got the essence of Power Mood. Being your own hype-girl in the work place is not an easy thing. It takes time and practice to cultivate a courageous and optimistic mindset. When thinking about goals, if you want to obtain that work/life balance where you are satisfied in your personal life as well as your career, this is the guide for you. For ages both young and old, be empowered to advocate for yourself with friends, family, and in relationships and work. Learn practical tools to create the life you desire, exploring themes that include: Fighting imposter syndrome, Embracing self-acceptance, Rethinking conventional success, Raising your standards, Making your younger self proud Whether it's climbing the corporate ladder or creating a plan to help you achieve your goals, Power Mood has got your back. Power Mood : Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your Value.6.3" x 8.75", Paper Over Board, Guided Journal.Visual Specialty Journal.208 pages.Self Help.Power Mood: Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your Value
Nurture your mind, body, and spirit according to the wisdom of the stars. Find a stellar route to holistic well-being with the Astrological Self-Care Journal. Astrology offers us a time map that allows us to understand the unique opportunities and challenges inherent in different moments. Knowing these, we can allow the paths of the planets to inform the paths we take at different periods to bolster our sense of vibrancy. The Astrological Self-Care Journal includes an array of holistic lifestyle tips, affirmations, and insightful journal prompts that will help you align with the stars and curate an astrologically informed self-care regimen..6.3"x 8.27", Hardcover, Journal.Visual Specialty Journal.160 pages.You'll find tailored stellar guidance and writing prompts for the 24 unique full and new moons that occur each year, Mercury, Venus, and Mars retrograde, planetary power points and each zodiac sign.Quarto Astrological Self-Care Journal: Find Cosmic Guidance & Insight to Take Care of You
Children can focus on feelings and gain a better understanding of how lonely and isolated one can feel when certain differences come between friends and create obstacles. This set includes 4 soft cover picture books: The Lost Stars, Momo and Snap, The Cloud, and The Very Long Sleep..These books help children focus on feelings and gain a better understanding of self.Various Authors.4 Soft cover books, 32 pages each.ISBN: 9781786285362.3-7 years.Cute illustrations.Develops beginning reading skills