The perfect children’s books to help kids name, recognize, and control their feelings!
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Mia is motivated, intelligent, and authentic. She observes her classmates and surroundings very carefully, and notices when things are out of the ordinary. Join Mia and her friends as they figure out the question: who let the joy out? Our emotions help us and manifest themselves in different ways. As you read, maybe you have recognized some of these emotions too. Read to find out who let the joyful out. I know you will be joyful too!
Mia is motivated, intelligent, and authentic. She observes her classmates and surroundings very carefully, and notices when things are out of the ordinary. Join Mia and her friends as they figure out the question: who let the nerves out? Our emotions help us and manifest themselves in different ways. As you read, maybe you have recognized some of these emotions too. Mia has a technique to help her classmates when they are nervous. Read to find out who let the nerves out and how Mia helps her classmates. I know it will help you too!
Mia is motivated, intelligent, and authentic. She observes her classmates and surroundings very carefully, and notices when things are out of the ordinary. In this second book of the series, the class is going on a field trip! Join Mia and her friends as they figure out the question: who let the brave out? Our emotions help us and it is important to name and recognize them. As you read, maybe you have recognized some of these emotions too. Read to find out who let the brave out. I know you will be brave too!
Mia’s teacher keeps jars of emotions in the class to help the kids learn how to manage and control their emotions. When the frustration gets out, Mia is determined to find out who did it.
Mia observes several of her classmates showing signs of frustration. She asks why and helps her friends calm their bodies with a helpful phrase taught by her teacher, “We have the power to make and shape our day. Think about your blissful place, then respond in the best way”.
Mia unravels the mystery and helps her friends cope with their frustration—that upsetting feeling that affects each person so differently. If ever the frustration escapes from the jar again, Mia has made sure that her friends—as well as everyone reading along—will have the confidence to manage them.
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Mia is motivated, intelligent, and authentic. She observes her classmates and surroundings very carefully, and notices when things are out of the ordinary. Join Mia and her friends as they figure out the question: who let the joy out? Our emotions help us and manifest themselves in different ways. As you read, maybe you have recognized some of these emotions too. Read to find out who let the joyful out. I know you will be joyful too!
Digital Book Presentation, perfect for classrooms!
Mia’s teacher keeps jars of emotions in the class to help the kids learn how to manage and control their emotions. When the frustration gets out, Mia is determined to find out who did it.
Mia observes several of her classmates showing signs of frustration. She asks why and helps her friends calm their bodies with a helpful phrase taught by her teacher, “We have the power to make and shape our day. Think about your blissful place, then respond in the best way”.
Mia unravels the mystery and helps her friends cope with their frustration—that upsetting feeling that affects each person so differently. If ever the frustration escapes from the jar again, Mia has made sure that her friends—as well as everyone reading along—will have the confidence to manage them.
Who Let The Frustration Out is a captivating story infused with a bit of mystery and loaded with real-world application. Readers will learn invaluable lessons from Mia’s observations, empathy toward classmates, and open conversations about feelings like anger and annoyance. Her story encourages a sense of mindfulness in all children, which is an invaluable tool in youth through adulthood.
Enhance the reading experience with these coloring pages of the story! You may print as many of these pages as you like.
Use them as an activity to have kids order the events of the book in chronological order. Great for naming what happened first, in the middle, and at the end of the story.
Have kids write their own words to the story based on the images provided.
Color the pages of the story before, or after reading the book!
Digital Book Presentation, perfect for classrooms!
Mia is motivated, intelligent, and authentic. She observes her classmates and surroundings very carefully, and notices when things are out of the ordinary. In this second book of the series, the class is going on a field trip! Join Mia and her friends as they figure out the question: who let the brave out? Our emotions help us and it is important to name and recognize them. As you read, maybe you have recognized some of these emotions too. Read to find out who let the brave out. I know you will be brave too!
Digital Book Presentation, perfect for classroom readings!
When a sudden bout of worry and anxiety strikes Mia’s entire class one day, she is determined to discover why, and—most importantly—how to cope.
Mia observes several of her classmates showing signs of nervousness. She asks why and learns of their worries such as tripping and falling, upsetting a friend, and getting a wrong answer. Soon she realizes the worry has spread to her as well! A bit of detective work leads her to the cause: an unexpected person toppled over the jar of nervous feelings on the teacher’s shelf, and the nerves spread to the entire class!
Mia unravels the mystery and helps her friends cope with their nerves—that uneasy feeling that affects each person so differently. If ever the nerves escape from the jar again, Mia has made sure that her friends—as well as everyone reading along—will have the confidence to manage them.
Enhance the reading experience with these coloring pages of the story! You may print as many of these pages as you like.
Use them as an activity to have kids order the events of the book in chronological order. Great for naming what happened first, in the middle, and at the end of the story.
Have kids write their own words to the story based on the images provided.
Color the pages of the story before, or after reading the book!
Meet the Author!
Loreal Ivory
Loreal Ivory is an educator and author from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is passionate about early childhood education and providing access to resources that support student learning and growth. For nearly a decade, she has taught in both elementary and postsecondary sectors of education. She is currently a success coach for recent high school graduates. Loreal wants to motivate students and provide opportunities that best support them in their academic and career endeavors. Through her writing and “mini book lessons,” she wants to equip students and educators with creative tools to develop self awareness, self control, and executive function skills that are essential for school, work, and life success.
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