Social - Emotional

"How Am I Feeling?" Hand Puppets

These puppets have detailed expressions to help children learn about and express their feelings of happiness, sadness, fear, anger, and embarrassment. Comfortably fit child or adult hands. 11"H x 5.5"W.

M078	Caucasian Puppets - Set of 5	$34.95
M818	African-American Puppets - Set of 5	$34.95

Social Development Activities for Circle Time

Lay the groundwork for well-rounded and community-minded children at circle time. The three books in this series include a collection of active and fun lessons that will get children smiling, singing, and learning about how they fit into their families and the bigger world around them. Set of 3 books includes: Getting Along (focuses on respect), Look at Me (focuses on self-awareness and self-esteem), and Family & Community (focuses on family dynamics, friends, and communities). Activities are most appropriate for developmental ages 3-6. 96 pages each. Paperback.

M425	Set of 3 Books	$36.95

"When I'm Feeling" Series

A very cute little rabbit knows how it feels to be angry, scared, happy or sad. He also knows just what to do to feel better. This series addresses some of the emotions that young children feel. Critical thinking questions at the back of each book help children review and connect to what they have read. These books are also touch and feel books! All the pictures have a special, bumpy texture that is fun for children to feel. 18 pages each, 8" x 8". Hardcover.

M860	Set of 4	$39.80

"Learning to Get Along" Series

This excellent character education series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for childcare settings, schools, and the home. Each book focuses on a specific skill and ends with ideas for reinforcing what the children have learned. Each book is 40 pages, 9"x 9", paperback.

M691	Listen and Learn	$10.95
M679	Share and Take Turns	$10.95
M765	Talk and Work It Out	$10.95
M568	Respect and Take Care of Things	$10.95
M981	Know and Follow Rules	$10.95
M057	Try and Stick with It	$10.95
M174	Be Polite and Kind	$10.95
M883	Join In and Play	$10.95
M474	Understand and Care	$10.95
M067	When I Feel Afraid	$10.95
M942	Set of all 10	$104.95

"Best Behavior" Series

Simple words and delightful full-color illustrations guide children to choose peaceful, positive behavior. The books emphasize all the good things you can do with your hands, feet, teeth, etc. They deliver the message that everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. Bright, inviting, durable board books that teach important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. Each book also includes helpful hints for parents and caregivers. Each book is 24 pages, 7" x 7". Board books.

M194	Germs Are Not for Sharing	$7.95
M947	Hands Are Not for Hitting	$7.95
M482	Tails Are Not for Pulling	$7.95
M466	Words Are Not for Hurting	$7.95
M534	Teeth Are Not for Biting	$7.95
M409	Feet Are Not For Kicking	$7.95
M857	Set of All 6	$46.95

My Turn, Your Turn - Music CD (Songs for Building Social Skills)

From award-winning singer-songwriter Cathy Bollinger comes this unique CD. It is filled with singable songs that gently address the needs of children who find social interaction confusing or challenging. Using descriptive, social story-like phrases to talk about concrete situations, My Turn Your Turn sings children through the tricky territory of engaging with others. Songs touch on empathy, asking for help, handling anger, and other daily social skills. With music that makes lessons fun to learn, Bollinger, a trained music therapist, breaks common everyday interactions down into simpler and more understandable activities. Includes 14 songs, such as People Like it When I Say Hi, Can I Play Too, Sometimes I Feel Angry, I Can Say Excuse Me, and more.

M582		$16.95

Eggspressions

A storybook and set of 6 expressive wooden eggs offer a role-playing activity to help children identify their feelings. Humpty's cousins are invited to a party but they need a plan to get over the castle wall. By sharing their feelings and working together, they find a happy solution. Children read the storybook and role-play with the six egg-shaped friends that express happy, sad, angry, excited, afraid, and shy. They can help find a way to solve Humpty's cousins problem and use the unique egg stands to build towers and tell stories. Eggs can also be used alone as props for discussing emotions in other contexts or activities. Includes 6 wooden eggs, 6 rubber egg stands, and an illustrated book. Each egg is 1.75". From 2 years.

M281		$19.95

Talk Blocks

An innovative communication tool for children. Talk Blocks give a simple way to share not only feelings, but also needs. Shy preschoolers and self- conscious teenagers find Talk Blocks helpful when they can't find the words to describe their feelings. The set includes two Red "I feel" blocks with 12 different emotions (sad, embarrassed, angry, etc) illustrated both with words and images, and two Green "I need" blocks with 12 different needs (a hug, to cry, to be alone, etc.). A child chooses an emotion from the red blocks, then a need from the green ones. By letting youngsters express both how they feel and what they need, Talk Blocks gives them a positive way to respond to their emotions. Children learn that they can recognize emotions, and more importantly, that they can choose what is needed to address their feelings.
These four colorful, large, wooden blocks come in a sturdy tray, with a graphic gauge that is used to indicate intensity of feelings and needs. Also includes a training guide and an instructional CD. Suitable for ages 3 to 14.

M513		$29.95

Now I Get It! Social Story Books

Wonderful social stories to help children navigate social rules and effectively deal with social situations. Social stories set clear expectations of possible events and teach children correct and appropriate responses. The books cover issues that most children on the autism spectrum struggle with. Each page has a clear, colorful illustration with a short sentence or two. Comprehension questions at the end of each story ensure reinforcement and understanding. Each book has 20 pages and includes 2 stories. See page 77 for a book and videos explaining the concept of social stories.

M800	The Playground/The Beach	$9.95
M054	Saying "Excuse Me"/Please & Thank you	$9.95
M537	Getting Angry/Sharing	$9.95
M712	Answering Questions/Saying "Hi"/"Bye"	$9.95
M075	The Restaurant/The Movies	$9.95
M768	Fire Drills/Assembly	$9.95
M558	Talking About My Day/When Things Change	$9.95
M742	Set of all 7	$68.95

Responsibility Checklists

Responsibility checklists teach a child independence and accountability. They allow children to follow a visual schedule independently. Children are empowered and their confidence level rises when they can control their own schedule. This visual checklist also eases anxiety and frustration as children know what is coming next. The ring opens, allowing you to remove or re-arrange the order of the cards. The ring can easily be clipped to a key ring, attached to a belt or fit in a backpack. Each set contains 24 high quality photo cards, measuring 3.5"x 3".
The Home Pack contains photo cards of self help skills and everyday tasks. Activities are separated into two categories, Before School and After School. Examples of activities include: I wake up, I go to the toilet, I take a bath, and more. The School Pack contains photos of activities and appropriate behavior on a typical school day. Cards are separated into two categories, During School and When School Is Over. Examples include: I listen to my teacher, I keep my hands to myself, I say goodbye to my friends, and more.

M685	Responsibility Checklist - At School	$13.95
M173	Responsibility Checklist - At Home	$13.95

Facial Expressions and Emotions Photo Cards

Clear photos of children demonstrating a wide variety of emotions and facial expressions. These photos are great discussion and story starters to develop expressive language skills. They help teach children to recognize feelings in others, describe their own feelings, and demonstrate empathy. The Emotions set includes 22 cards, each 8.5"x 5.5". The Facial Expressions set includes 45 cards, each 4"x 5.5".

M208	Facial Expressions Photo Cards	$9.95
M657	Emotions Photo Cards	$9.95

"How I Feel" Books

These books help children ages 2-6 recognize and identify their emotions, and give them a vocabulary to describe what they are feeling. Each book shows different situations in which a child may feel a certain way. For example, the "Angry" book shows a child who is angry when her mom won't let her go out in the rain, two children who are angry at each other because they both want to color in the same book, etc. Each book is 24 pages, 8"x 8", hardcover.

V155	How I Feel - Sad	$6.95
V069	How I Feel - Jealous	$6.95
V780	How I Feel - Proud	$6.95
V390	How I Feel - Frustrated	$6.95
V907	How I Feel - Happy	$6.95
V918	How I Feel - Silly	$6.95
V929	How I Feel - Angry	$6.95
V940	How I Feel - Scared	$6.95
V661	Set of all 8	$54.95