Counting to Calm
My First Self-Regulation Book
From the Series My First Board Books
“One—Deep breath in, nice and slow. Two—Now breathe out . . . there you go.”
Introduce self-regulation to the youngest readers early on by allowing them to model breathing, stretching, and movement with a parent or educator in 10 action-packed steps.
This board book allows children to refocus their minds and energies to achieve calm or to regain attention before doing activities that require more concentration. The upbeat rhyming text paired with vibrant illustrations makes for an engaging read aloud whether at home or in the classroom.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-958372-31-9
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$11.99 | |
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978-1-958372-35-7
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$15.99 |
| Interest Level | Preschool |
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| Reading Level | Kindergarten |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Soaring Kite Books |
| Imprint | Soaring Kite Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 22 |
| Publication Date | 2024-03-05 |
Author: Prasha Sooful
Prasha Sooful is a clinical audiologist and educator living in Australia with masters degrees in audiology and global learning. She worked clinically, in research, and in education for 17 years.
Illustrator: Betania Zacarias
Betania Zacarias lives in Barcelona with her partner and two curious, imaginative boys who are her infinite source of inspiration. She works between many papers, acrylic paints, pencils, and scissors.
Reviews
School Library Journal
“[P]ractical, poetic, sensible, and soothing. . . . By featuring practical steps to help a child find calm and focus, this is a much-needed addition to preschool classrooms.”—School Library Journal
