When Isela’s Feelings Felt Too Big: Teaching Kids the VALUE Skill
Teach kids the VALUE skill, a gentle SEL tool for self-validation and sensitive feelings. With Validate, Accept, Listen, Use kind words, and Ease forward, children can learn that their feelings matter without letting those feelings take over.
After the Big Feeling: How Nova Learned the PAWS Skill
Teach kids the PAWS skill, a simple SEL reflection tool for after big feelings, stress, or overwhelm. With Pause, Acknowledge effort, What worked, and Support yourself, children can notice what helped, recover with care, and build confidence for next time.
The Day Nova Tried One Tiny Step: Teaching Kids the TRY Skill
Teach kids the TRY skill, a simple SEL tool that helps big goals feel smaller and more possible. With Tiny tasks, Repeat effort, and Yield steady growth, children can practice hard things, build confidence, and notice progress one small step at a time.
When Big Feelings Are Really Body Clues
Teach kids the NEST skill, a simple body check-in that helps them notice hunger, movement needs, overwhelm, and body clues before big feelings take over. This SEL tool supports emotional regulation in classrooms, calm corners, counseling offices, and at home.
When Big Feelings Hit Fast
Teach kids the SOFTEN skill, a gentle SEL tool that helps them pause, notice body tension, slow their reaction, and respond with more care. This skill supports emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and calmer choices at home, in classrooms, counseling offices, and calm corners.