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Supporting Emotional Growth: Tools & Stories to Help Little Ones Thrive Inside and Out
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items Help children understand big feelings with resources that nurture emotional intelligence through storytelling, play, and calming strategies. From picture books that open conversations to soothing tools and creative ways to navigate conflict, this boa...
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Storytime with Heart
Calm-Down Corner Tools
Playful Peacekeeping
Storytime with Heart
Explore picture books that spark empathy, self-awareness, and healthy expression. These stories help kids name their feelings, understand others, and build the emotional vocabulary to connect with the world around them.
These books are a game-changer for helping kids understand emotions. Gentle, relatable, and so empowering—my child asks for them at bedtime! Ask ChatGPT
A Little SPOT Emotional Regulation Box Set
This book teaches kindness in the sweetest way. My child loves the superpower theme, and it opened up beautiful conversations about empathy.
Kindness is My Superpower: Empathy & Compassion
This workbook gives my kids real tools to handle big feelings. The easy CBT activities make managing stress and anxiety feel fun and doable.
Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids – CBT Tools
I love how this faith-based book helps my kids calm big emotions—combining counting, scripture, and gentle guidance for a peaceful, God-centered mindset.
Count Yourself Calm – Christian Kids’ Guide
Calm-Down Corner Tools
Create a cozy space where kids can regulate emotions with sensory toys, breathing cards, fidget tools, and soothing visuals. These calming resources offer comfort and independence during emotional moments.
This little jar sparks big conversations! My kids love pulling a card and sharing. It’s playful, meaningful, and perfect for emotional learning together.
Feelings in a Jar – Emotion Cards for Kids
These squishy toys are a lifesaver for calming busy hands. Perfect for focus breaks, sensory bins, or on-the-go soothing during travel and class time! Ask ChatGPT
Squishy Fidget Sensory Toys - Calming Tools
This massive fidget set is perfect for party favors, classroom treasures, or calming tools. My kids love having endless options for quiet, stress-relieving play!
120-Pack Fidget Toys Bulk Set - Party Favors
This fidget set is a classroom lifesaver! Great for calm-down corners, focus breaks, or sensory relief—perfect for kids with busy hands or anxious minds.
15-Pack Fidget Toys Bulk Set for Kids & Teens
These breathing cards are a lifesaver during meltdowns! Simple, fun visuals help my kids slow down, relax, and find their calm in minutes.
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids – Montessori
This visual schedule has been a game-changer—clear, colorful cards help my child stay on track and ease transitions, making our days calmer and smoother
Visual Schedule Routine Chart for Kids
These stretchy, textured fidgets are a lifesaver—perfect for calming my kids during car rides, church, or school. Great for sensory needs, anxiety relief, and focus.
Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids
Playful Peacekeeping
Turn conflict into connection with games, puppets, and role-play tools that teach kindness, problem-solving, and cooperation. This subcategory helps kids build social skills in a playful, pressure-free way.
These emotion puppets make learning feelings so much fun! My kids love acting out stories, and it’s a great tool for social-emotional learning. Ask ChatGPT
4E's Novelty 6 Emotion Plush Hand Puppets
These puppets have been a game-changer for emotional learning! My little ones love acting out feelings—perfect for play therapy or calm corner time.
hand2mind Feelings Family Hand Puppets
These games are fantastic for teaching problem-solving and empathy. My kids learn how to handle conflicts while having fun—perfect for home or classroom!
Junior Learning Conflict & Resolution Games
My kids actually ask to play this game! Mad Dragon turns anger management into fun, helping them learn calm responses while laughing together.
Mad Dragon – Fun Anger Control Card Game for Kids
I love how this book gives my kids simple, practical ways to work out disagreements—turning everyday squabbles into chances to practice kindness and teamwork.
Conflict Resolution for Kids – Emotion Detectives