How Big is My Problem Chart? (PDF)

A great chart to help kids determine the scale of their problems and put their issues into perspective, perfect to tape on the refrigerator at home.

No Fits Nilson by Zachariah OHora (ages 3-5)

The tables are turned when a tantrum-prone little girl must try to keep her big, temperamental friend from throwing fits throughout the day. A nice way for preschoolers to see tantrum behavior from a different perspective without the message feeling forced.

When Sophie Gets Angry, Really Really Angry by Molly Bang (ages 4-8)

Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott Honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry. What do you do?

My Mouth Is a Volcano! (ages 5-8)

An empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting that teaches children a witty technique to help them manage their rambunctious thoughts and words and teaches the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak

A Mindset for Learning by Kristi Mraz and Christine Hertz

Kristi Mraz and Christine Hertz provide practical and powerful strategies for cultivating optimism, flexibility, and empathy alongside traditional academic skills. Great lessons on teaching kids, or adults, how to become lifelong learners.