Free Spirit Books

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.