Perfect for children ages 2-8 years old, Soothing Sammy will teach your child how to calm down and communicate when they are upset. What do you do when you are sad or mad? This re-illustrated version is filled with vibrant, colorful images of children from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This delightful story starts with children visiting Sammy's house (a golden retriever) when they aren't happy. Sammy shows the children how to calm down with items he has around his dog house. These typical household items include a crunchy snack, a happy song, a glass of cold water and so much more! Once calm, Sammy helps the children discover and talk about why they were mad and how to solve the problem. Using the sensory-rich activities learned in this Sammy book, your child will discover how to: manage their emotions. identify their feelings. talk about why they are upset. solve the probelm. use their sensory system to calm down. communicate instead of meltdown or tantrum. Implement what they learned: At the end of the book, there are instructions of how to build your very own Sammy house. With your child, place the items discussed in the children's book into Sammy's new home. When your child becomes upset, redirect them to Sammy's house so they can use the strategies to calm down and communicate. Soothing Sammy teaches children how to calm down and communicate in a way that is easy for them to understand and remember. Knowing how to communicate and respond to feelings in a positive way will help your child now, when they are teenagers and when they become adults. Perfect for home or school, Soothing Sammy supports emotional development in a positive way. About the Author Jeana Kinne, MA has been working with young children and their families for over 18 years. It is her hope that using strategies taught in Soothing Sammy's book will provide simple solutions to common behavior concerns. Using visual, tactile and other sensory strategies, the Soothing Sammy Program is perfect for teaching emotional management skills to any child. This is the first book in the "Sammy the Golden Dog" book series.

Does your child ever have "BIG" Feelings? This Soothing Sammy Parent Guide is the second piece of the Soothing Sammy Social Skills Kit.Soothing Sammy teaches your child how to calm down in a way that is EASY for children to understand and SIMPLE for parents to implement!!The children's book, along with Sammy the plush dog and parent guide, create a complementary set of tools which teaches your child how to process their feelings, identify their emotions and problem solve!These simple, calm-down techniques can help prevent tantrums and be used anywhere and at anytime! The parent guide discusses a variety of ways which your family can incorporate Sammy's lessons into your everyday life, including: Sharing space and items with other children. Encouraging your child to listen. Helping your child express their feelings. Preventing your child from becoming frustrated. Transitioning to and from different activities. Following Directions.

Does your child ever have "BIG" Feelings?Soothing Sammy teaches your child how to calm down in a way that is EASY for children to understand and SIMPLE for parents to implement!!The children's book, along with Sammy the plush dog and parent guide, create a complementary set of tools which teaches your child how to process their feelings, identify their emotions and problem solve!These simple, calm-down techniques can help prevent tantrums and be used anywhere and at anytime! Soothing Sammy Details:Part 1. The "Soothing Sammy" children's story - This simple and delightful story starts by introducing a boy who is feeling upset. He decides to visit Sammy (the golden retriever), at his dog house. Sammy shows him, and his friends, how calm down with items he has in his home. The items Sammy uses resemble typical household items (including a child's cup, a washcloth, a crunchy snack, a picture and more). Once calm, Sammy and his human friends ask the children questions to help them identify their feelings and solve their problem. Using these sensory-rich calm-down strategies, your child will learn: How to process emotions. How to communicate feelings. How to problem-solve. How to use their sensory system to calm down

Ms. B. and her students try to understand what is bothering Sammy, the classroom guinea pig.

This charming board book about baby animals going to sleep is the perfect bedtime story for the youngest readers. As the sun sets, animals all over the forest get ready for bed. Papa rabbit tucks his babies in among the leaves, fuzzy bears settle in their den, and little foxes snuggle together under the moonlight. Up above, an owl hoots a lullaby. The gentle rhyming text and soft illustrations in this charming book will help little ones settle down for a cozy night.

A story about the death of Sammy and the aftermath as seem through the eyes of a young sibling. Includes "parent notes" to help a young child try to process death. Also includes a story about a caterpillar who becomes a butterfly.

These emotions and feelings activities will teach your child how to communicate when they feel overwhelmed.As part of the Pre-K YOUR Way series, these play-based, emotion-themed activities teach preschool academic and social skills while also supporting your child's emotional development. Along with the Soothing Sammy Children's book, Parent Guide and Sammy Plush Dog, this activity series completes the Soothing Sammy Program.