Social and Emotional Learning

Marcus and his best friend Taj have never been great at basketball. But during the final game of the season, their coach finally gives them the chance to play. As the minutes count down, Marcus cho... Read more

The #MeToo movement has changed the way many people view the world, but how well do tweens understand it? Middle-grade readers are ready to learn about consent, harassment, and abuse, as well as he... Read more

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Anxiety can affect people of all ages, both children and adults. It can be a difficult thing to deal with and understand. This helpful guide offers a wealth of information about the topic. Readers ... Read more

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In this fun middle-grade novel from the author of The Kayla Chronicles, Brianna Justice has big dreams of following in her chef hero’s footsteps—and the first step is to become the pres... Read more

EDGAR AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MYSTERY BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SILVER BIRCH AWARD WINNER "Complex and satisfying. Written from Daniel's point of view, this perceptive first-person narrative ... Read more

Named to Bank Street College of Education's prestigious 2016 Best Children's Books of the Year with a star for outstanding merit. Named to Bayviews Outstanding List (online journal for the Associat... Read more

Astronomy-loving Calliope June has Tourette syndrome, so she sometimes makes faces or noises that she doesn't mean to make. When she and her mother move yet again, she tries to hide her TS. But it ... Read more

* 2016 Maine Literary Award Winner - Best Children's Book * * Selected as Notable Social Studies Trade Book For Young People 2016, a cooperative Project of the National Council for the Social Studi... Read more

In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American.Stella Díaz l... Read more

Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Cry offers answers to their most compelling questions about those salty tears. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos... Read more

Edutopia's "25 Essential Middle School Reads from the Last Decade," NPR Best Book of 2018, Bank Street List for Best Children's Books of 2019, Named to the Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher List, Mai... Read more

A practical how-to guide for promoting positive classroom cultures. A prosocial classroom is easy to spot! Students are engaged in learning, have a warm relationship with the teacher, and can colla... Read more

A classroom-tested resource for social and emotional learning Henry's discovery of the many ways he can be kind will inspire young readers to use the simple mindfulness practices taught in this bo... Read more

A teen is trapped in an abusive relationship, and a friend wants to help. This comprehensive book shares how to spot the warning signs of an abusive relationship, how to be supportive of a friend w... Read more

A 2014 report by the US Department of Education found that 22 percent of students ages twelve to eighteen had experienced bullying. This cogent narrative provides readers with supportive methods to... Read more

Selected as a "Favorite Book for Educators in 2019" by Greater Good. Social and Emotional Learning is not separate from academics or instruction; it is integral to quality teaching and learning. Bu... Read more

When Daniel's friends invite him to a house party, he thinks it's a bad idea. But after some convincing, he agrees to go. On the way there, they get into a car accident and one of his friends gets ... Read more

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Being Present explores the importance of connecting with others and focusing on the present... Read more

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Compassion explores the importance of dealing with pain and being kind to others. This enga... Read more

Books in the Just Breathe series provide readers with tools on how to practice mindfulness throughout their day. In Stay Engaged: Practicing Empathy, students will learn about empathizing with othe... Read more

Jack is at the top of his game. He's a senior running back on the football team, dominating every opponent in his way. To everyone else, Jack is totally in control. In reality, he struggles with an... Read more

June is fat. June also has an eating disorder, but no one sees. When she doesn't eat, her friends and family think they see a fat girl on a diet, not someone starving herself. When June's secret is... Read more

A boy and his pet dragon enjoy activities that make them feel happy including; making new friends, and getting a new pet kitten. This title includes reading activities and a word list. Read more

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) includes major life skills that all students need to get along with others and live happy, healthy lives. This book delves into the essential SEL skill of relati... Read more

As inequality and social justice become larger parts of the daily news cycle, it's more important than ever for students to learn about inequality. With this book, students will learn how to spot i... Read more

Ms. Snowden introduces the THiNK Test to Tyaja's class. Mrs. Snowden tells the kids that T = True, H = Helpful, N = Necessary, and K = Kind. If what you're about to say isn't any of these things, s... Read more

Sergio is amazed to discover that even on a day that felt awful, the good outweighed the bad. When a downcast Sergio gets home from a bad day at school, his wise mother listens sympathetically to h... Read more

Empathy is the ability to perceive and imagine the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others. It is a powerful social tool that helps us connect with others and act with compassion and morality... Read more

Shares three stories of children learning how to manage stress. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for ... Read more

A gentle metaphor for understanding and processing anxiety and sadness. Is it possible we've misunderstood crying all along? That's the discovery one big sister sets out to share with her little br... Read more

The Color Collector is a poignant story about newness, friendship, and common ground. When a boy notices the new girl picking up all manner of debris and litter on their walks home from school he w... Read more

Lessons to begin using from the first day of school. Teachers are trained to manage misbehavior in the classroom, but receive little guidance about how to cultivate positive, prosocial behavior. Wi... Read more

Girls (and boys!) can become stronger and more resilient simply by realizing how strong and resilient they already are, and running provides a pathway to that realization. Programs like Girls on th... Read more

Joshua and his grandfather love being together. More than anything else they love fishing. But Grandpa gets sick and is in the hospital a long time. When he gets out, he and Joshua share one more f... Read more

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