Anxiety, Worry & Stress Management in Picture Books
Picture Books are fantastic learning tools for all ages.
While primary is where we see the most picture books and read alouds, there is
power in using these types of books at all grade levels – yes even secondary!
My middle schoolers always loved picture books and inferring and connecting
through stories.
Here are a few recommendations for Social Emotional
Learning Picture Books, specifically around the topic of managing stress and
anxiety Some of these books were suggested to me from teachers taking an SEL
education course. Enjoy
The Pigeon has to go to school – by Mo Willems
This book is about a pigeon who is about to start school
and has worried himself sick with anxiety. His constant “what if?” fill his
mind and the journey takes him to a place of realization. School is a safe
place. The book shows how we can overthink things that don’t need to be
stresses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_At9HpvVzWA
The Invisible String – by Patrice Karst
This story is about children who learn they are always
connected by love, even when they are far apart. The invisible strong connects
your heart to loved ones across the distance and even when apart. This is a
great story for school start up with young ones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVp9ZBmPu8o
From
Far Away – by Robert Munsch
Seven-year old Saoussan and her family
immigrate to Canada from Lebanon because of the war and danger they are
experiencing in their native land. She attends a school in Toronto and has a
very difficult time adjusting because of her language barrier and her
unfamiliarity with Canadian customs and people. It goes on to tell how she
becomes successful and excels in reading and writing with the emotional support
of her classmates. It is a story that teaches children about diversity
and empathy for others. It would be particularly relevant for classrooms that
have immigrant and/or refugee children. It teaches us about diversity and
perseverance.
In My Heart: A book of Feelings – by Jo Witek
This picture book follow the main character through
different ways her heart can feel –happy, brave, angry, calm, broken, sad,
hopeful and more.
When Sophie gets Angry – really, really angry… - by Molly
Bang
Youtube Link:
This story is great for
students who struggle to cope with their anger. Sophie gets very angry with her
sister, snatches her toy away and it escalates from there. She finds her calm
again but the story shows strategies to avoid and to calm.
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