Children's Resources
Hello Lenape families! Here are some of my favorite children's books and resources that focus on the school counseling curriculum of personal, social, and emotional growth. Click on the book title to watch me read the book on video.
Children's Books for Everyone to Enjoy
A book about an unexpected act of KINDNESS.
Discussion Question: How can you show kindness to someone today?
A book about SELF-IMAGE
Discussion Question: What are some things you like about yourself? How are you unique?
Discussion Question: What are some things you like about yourself? How are you unique?
A book about worry and anxiety.
Discussion Question: What is something you can do to relax and calm down?
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A book about developing a growth mindset (trying new things and learning from mistakes).
Discussion Question: What new activity, hobby, or talent would you like to try?
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Social Skills for Younger Learners
Author: Cheri J. Meiners
Discussion Question: Can you list 4-5 of the manners discussed in this book?
Discussion Question: How can you take care of things at school? at home?
Discussion Question: What does it mean to have empathy?
Discussion Question: How can you accept and include others?
Discussion Question: How can you make a compromise with someone?
Discussion Question: What is something you can do to calm down?
Self-Control Skills for Younger Learners
Authors: Martine Agassi and Elizabeth Verdick
Discussion Question: How can you use helping hands at school? at home?
Discussion Question: What are some examples of kind words you can use?
Discussion Question: What are some examples of places where you should use your inside voice?
Bullying Prevention Series for Older Learners (3rd-6th)
Author: Erin Frankel
Discussion Question: How can you show confidence in yourself?
Discussion Question: How can you show courage and stand up for others?
Discussion Question: How can you show kindness towards others?
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Grief Stories and Resources
Discussion Question: What is one way Quilly learned how to work through his grief?
Discussion Question: What did Andrew and his family do to remember his grandpa?
Discussion Question: What are some special memories you have about your loved one?
For more information on supporting your grieving child, please check out the free community supports and resources provided by the Highmark Caring Place
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