Social & Emotional Learning Center

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This set of resources has been specifically curated to focus children’s attention on their own feelings and the feelings of others. Click on any resource to launch!

The Day the Crayons Quit
The Day the Crayons Quit

Duncan has a serious problem—his crayons have quit! Do you think they will come home?
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The Day the Crayons Quit: Guide for Educators

Printable guide with suggestions for activating student thinking before, during, and after reading 
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The Day the Crayons Quit: Extension Activities for Educators

Printable guide and extension activities, with interdisciplinary-themed project-based lessons 
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The Day the Crayons Quit: Guide for Families

Printable guide for families to use before, during, and after reading with their child
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The Day the Crayons Quit: Guide for Families (en Español)

Printable guide for families to use before, during, and after reading with their child (en Español) 
The Day the Crayons Quit: Vocabulary Scaffold

Printable vocabulary guide to pique students’ interests, put words into context, and aid reading comprehension 
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The Day the Crayons Quit: Read Aloud Video
Read Aloud Video for The Day the Crayons Quit (created by Storytime Anytime)

 
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The Day the Crayons Quit: Penguin Young Readers Group Educator Guide

Printable guide aligned to Common Core State Standards from Penguin Young Readers Group
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

The boy tries to cope by stuffing down his feelings, but with a little help and artistic inspiration, the boy realizes his feelings are something to be celebrated
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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Discussion Guide for Families

Discussion guide for families to use before, during and after reading with their child 
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
My Mouth Is A Volcano
My Mouth Is A Volcano

Louis' mouth is a volcano! But when others begin to interrupt him, he learns how to respectfully wait for his turn to talk
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My Mouth is a Volcano: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
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My Mouth is a Volcano: Discussion Guide for Families

Printable guide for families to use before, during and after reading with their child 
My Mouth is a Volcano: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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My Mouth Is A Volcano: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Wemberly Worried
Wemberly Worried

Wemberly worries about everything—especially about making friends. As the first day of school approaches, she meets another special mouse who is just as worried as she!
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Wemberly Worried: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
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Wemberly Worried: Discussion Guide for Families

Printable guide for families to use before, during and after reading with their child
Wemberly Worried: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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Wemberly Worried: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Alan's Big, Scary Teeth
Alan's Big, Scary Teeth

A goofy and lonely denizen of the jungle has just one talent — scaring other creatures with his big, scary teeth! What would he do without them?
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading 
Alan's Big, Scary Teeth: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Niko Draws a Feeling
Niko Draws a Feeling

Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris...
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Niko Draws a Feeling: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading 
Niko Draws a Feeling: Vocabulary Guide

Printable vocabulary guide to pique students’ interests, put words into context, and aid reading comprehension 
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Niko Draws a Feeling: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
The Spaces In Between
The Spaces In Between

Traffic! Road works! Ambulances! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle of the city gets too much?
The Spaces In Between: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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The Spaces In Between: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
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Zoo Yoga Activity

Printable yoga activity to grow a healthy, calm mind and body
Red Red Red
Red Red Red

An upbeat story about a toddler tantrum that offers a meditative way to calm them down. “Why not count to ten?” Mum suggests to her son. “One … two … three…”
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Red Red Red: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading 
Red Red Red: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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Red Red Red: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day?
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
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Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Printable graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the story
A Spark in the Dark
A Spark in the Dark

Whether you are mad, sad, scared, or lost in the dark, there’s always hope—a spark of light to lead you back home
A Spark in the Dark: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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A Spark in the Dark: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
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Wellness Activity Packet

A collection of activities aligned to the theme of Wellness for educators, families, and students
Jamie's Class Has Something to Say: A Book About Sharing with Grown-Ups
Jamie's Class Has Something to Say: A Book About Sharing with Grown-Ups

A sweet story that gives young children language and self-advocacy skills to help them speak up for themselves when adults aren’t listening carefully enough
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Jamie's Class Has Something to Say: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading 
Jamie's Class Has Something to Say: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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Jamie's Class Has Something to Say: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Feeling Jealous! (Everyday Feelings)
Feeling Jealous! (Everyday Feelings)

Lucy helps one friend feel less jealous of a sibling's later bedtime, and shows another how to deal with jealousy of a classmate who has the latest toy. Then comes Lucy's turn to feel jealous. Will she remember her own advice about overcoming jealousy?
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Feeling Jealous!: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading 
Feeling Jealous!: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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Feeling Jealous!: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
When I Feel Afraid/Cuando tengo miedo
When I Feel Afraid/Cuando tengo miedo

In English and Spanish, help children understand their fears and teach them simple coping skills
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When I Feel Afraid/Cuando tengo miedo: Anticipation Guide

Printable guide to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading prior to starting the book 
When I Feel Afraid/Cuando tengo miedo: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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When I Feel Afraid/Cuando tengo miedo: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Gentle Hands and other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning
Gentle Hands and other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning

La, la, la! Shake up your story time with these twelve sing-along songs based on classic tunes kids already know and love
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Gentle Hands and other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning: Anticipation Guide

Printable guide to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading prior to starting the book 
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Gentle Hands and other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Exploring Emotions: A Mindfulness Guide to Understanding Feelings
Exploring Emotions: A Mindfulness Guide to Understanding Feelings

When a big day brings out lots of big feelings for a group of children, mindfulness helps them cope with their emotions
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Exploring Emotions: Anticipation Guide

Printable guide to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading prior to starting the book 
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Exploring Emotions: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Violet the Snowgirl: A Story of Loss and Healing
Violet the Snowgirl: A Story of Loss and Healing

The stages of grief are complex, but using the simple analogy of building a snowman, Violet the Snowgirl is accessible and versatile
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Violet the Snowgirl: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading 
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Violet the Snowgirl: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 

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