When Ava interrupts her teacher in art class, Leo the paintbrush teaches her about the importance of respecting her teacher and other authority figures. Together, Ava and Leo learn about following rules, keeping promises, and listening to people in leadership positions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Glen and Clem lead the Plant Club on a spring outing to plant flowers in the park. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant blends. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
When you go into nature, just look around you. You'll learn to move slowly and let go, to be flexible and soft while staying strong, and to revel in your uniqueness while working with those around you. This gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation encourages children to take cues from the creatures and sights around them, giving readers tools to manage worry and big feelings.
Some days are easy! The sky is sunny, and it feels like the whole world is your oyster. Everything goes according to plan, and we know what to expect. Other days are tough! There might be raindrops or skinned knees. Things don't go our way and we feel overwhelmed. But that is the up-and-down rollercoaster ride we call life. And everyone experiences it. The most important thing to remember is "No matter your day, tomorrow's brand new!" What a difference a day can make! An important message to keep in mind.
In this book, young readers will learn to recognize and comprehend feeling scared through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will learn to recognize and comprehend the feeling of sadness through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will learn to recognize and comprehend feeling calm through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This book will help young readers recognize and comprehend the feeling of anger through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This book will help young readers recognize and comprehend the feeling of happiness through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This book will help young readers recognize and comprehend feeling bored through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Sometimes friends forget to do the right thing! When Simon Zebra wasn't being honest, he knew he had to make it right. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Sometimes friends forget to do the right thing. Read how Chester Fox reminds Olive Cat and Sara Duck how they should take turns. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Chester Fox makes fun of Sara Duck's big feet--until her big feet help them out of a sticky situation. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Sara Duck is very afraid to do this one thing. Find out how Olive Cat helps Sara overcome her fear. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Everyone is having fun at the summer picnic… until something terrible happens to Chester Fox's lunch. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
When Leela's pet bunny chews on her candy mold, Leela needs to come up with a new, sweet project in honor of her teacher the night before her class's 100th-day celebration. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
A big snowstorm threatens to wreck Leela and Liam's International Night at school, but they learn how to make the event the best it can be with limited supplies and resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Leela makes the perfect dessert for her school's Kindness Day event, but on the big day, she leaves her box of cookies at the bus shelter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Leela has one day to show her cousin Isabelle around the city, and she worries Isabelle's trip will be ruined if she doesn't get to see the Statue of Liberty. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Leela and Liam want to visit their favorite spots at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on their class trip, but when their teacher and tour guide have different plans, they realize new discoveries can be just as sweet as old traditions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Leela and Liam prepare a bake sale to raise money, but when the big day arrives, Leela has to step out of her comfort zone to attract a crowd and keep the event from crumbling. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Simple text and illustrations teach readers common words for feelings and emotions in both English and Spanish.
It’s easy to look after our mental health when we make it a habit! We can talk about our feelings with a trusted adult, spend time doing things we love, and take breaks when we need them. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing mental health habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you reach for the stars? Do you value teamwork and shoot for the moon? Are you out of this world? You want to be an astronaut! It's a tough job but learn from a real-life astronaut what it takes to achieve that goal--and what you can do right now to help prepare for blast off! Discover the values, qualities, and soft skills needed to be a space traveler--or succeed in any ambition.
Squirrel is busy running his tailoring shop, Fix and Stitch: Tailor for all Needs. He can thread a needle and mend a tear in the wink of an eye. But now that the leaves have fallen and the birds have flown south, it's time for Squirrel to close the shop. He must prepare his winter home before the snow comes. But just as Squirrel goes to collect materials for his winter home, neighbors arrive, needing his special talents and attention. And Squirrel just can't say no to someone asking for help, whether it's fixing a rip in a favorite coat to problem-solving a stinky situation. He is always there for his friends. But what happens if Squirrel doesn't take time to care of himself and what he needs to do? Who will be there to help him? This story offers a gentle reminder that while taking care of others is important, one still needs to make time for oneself.