Magic loves going to school. However, when he is asked to paint, Magic freezes. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva enter a magic picture of an amusement park and learn the three fundamentals of painting: sketch, fill in, and finish. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Joy can be found in many ways. Practice reading words with "oy" as you learn different ways to be happy. This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Milly loves to be silly! But it's picture day and Mom isn't happy when she and Jack have a bad case of the sillies. Milly loves to be silly, but recognizes there are times to be silly and times to be serious.
Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.
Milly loves to be silly, especially during a sleepover! But when her friend, Emma, hears a spooky noise, Milly stops being silly and helps Emma feel safe. Milly loves to be silly, but knows that being a good friend is even more important.
Have you ever tried to count the starts? Have you ever tried to catch the wind? Sometimes, focusing on what may happen tomorrow can keep us from enjoying the beauty of today. Meet Elisi as she encourages you to practice mindfulness and live in the moment. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Griff can't find his self-control. It's not under his bed. It's not in his desk. It's not even in the baseball dugout. Join Griff as he learns how to make positive changes and discovers that his control has been within him all along. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What's for lunch, Sasha? Sasha loves the foods her family packs in her lunch. Until one day, when Sammy makes Sasha feel embarrassed, annoyed, and sad about what makes her different. Meet Sasha as Madame Bellefleur helps her explore diversity and discover how all cultures are special and delicious! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Papa Nonno is Tina's favorite person in the world! Papa Nonno's Special Sauce is the best in the world! When Papa Nonno shares his recipe with Tina, she learns just how special Nonno's cooking really is. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Billy's baseball team was undefeated! That is until they dropped the ball. Join Billy and his friends as they meet Pop and discover the importance of having a growth mindset. With a sweet new outlook, Billy and his team discover that, with a positive attitude, everyone is a winner! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Lacey is a football who just wants to play. But the boy has trouble throwing Lacey properly. What could be the problem?
Even though Atami was a clever girl, she had never learned a thing. When Atami finds herself stranded and alone after a storm, she must rely on her self-determination to learn the skills she needs to be reunited with her family. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Dimples the golf ball has always wanted to play golf. But when he finally gets his chance, he loses his courage. Will Dimples overcome his fears?
Milly loves to be silly! But when Mom's car keys go missing, Dad asks Milly to stop being silly and help search for the keys. Milly loves to be silly, but learns that helping others can be a whole different kind of fun.
Milly loves to be silly! But it's picture day and Mom isn't happy when she and Jack have a bad case of the sillies. Milly loves to be silly, but recognizes there are times to be silly and times to be serious.
Do you know what it means to be mindful? Do you think about how others feel before you act? It's not always easy to be mindful, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Loud Louise explore the importance of being present, learn what it means to appreciate your surroundings, and discover how you can gain serenity through mindfulness!
Have you ever been nervous about coming out of your shell? It's not always easy to have self-esteem, but it's always worth it! Journey to Serenity Cove with Shy Shelldon as Thoughtful Octopus helps him explore how life events shape your self-esteem, learn what it means to appreciate what makes you different, and discover how you can build confidence through self-esteem!
Silly Sylvester sometimes finds himself in trouble. It's not always easy to have self-control, but it's always worth it! He means well, but he has a hard time practicing self-control. Journey to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Silly Sylvester explore his sense of responsibility, learn what it means to stop and think, and discover how he can shape his world for the better by practicing self-control!
Do you worry about the cafeteria running out of stinky seaweed soup? Do you worry about what happens when you stop worrying? It's not always easy to be positive, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Jittery Jessie explore her sense of positivity, learn what it means to have a good attitude, and discover how she can build confidence and think positively!
Have you ever wondered what makes you you? Take a trip to Serenity Cove with Thoughtful Octopus and explore your sense of belonging, identify what makes you unique, and learn how you can shape your world through your actions, attitude, and self-awareness!
You may know how you feel, but do you know how others are feeling? It's not always easy to have empathy, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Cranky Calvin explore how to look past his crankiness, learn what it means to be mindful to others, and discover how he can build confidence with empathy!
How can you supercharge your powers of concentration? What exactly is an Easyometer? Could making up silly games help you? Discover how to work smarter in fun ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
How can you stop annoying things from ruining your day? What is a "Yes, I Can" list? Can making a funny face help you feel better about the world? Discover fun ways to learn to think positive that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
What does it mean to be brave? Could picturing yourself not being afraid actually make you feel better? How can we manage the little steps and big leaps along our journey toward facing fear? Discover how to face your fears in positive ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
Making mistakes is not something to beat yourself up about. In fact, remembering your best mistakes can help you learn! Discover fun ways to learn from your mistakes, and find out why taking risks and challenging yourself makes your brain stronger and more powerful.
