hand2mind Feelings Family Introductory Storybook & Plush Set – SEL Tools for Preschool & Classroom Calm

Navigate Feelings with Story and Play

Discover a complete,twist-of-imagination SEL set that pairs a 36‑page picture book with five soft mini plush characters. The story follows Isabella through everyday school moments, while the Feelings Family appears in her imagination to illustrate how emotions look on the outside and feel on the inside. Prompts and activities at the book’s end invite thoughtful discussion, turning reading time into a guided exploration of feelings and coping language.

What’s Included

• 36-page picture book featuring Isabella’s adventures and five core emotions: Happy, Angry, Sad, Scared, and Surprised.
• Five mini plush characters that children can identify with, name, and act out during play.
• Prompts, discussion cues, and activities designed to model coping strategies and SEL language.
• Flexible use for whole-class read-alouds, small groups, and individual calm-down time.
• Ideal for early learners ages 3–5 and adaptable for preschool through early elementary environments.

Why It Works in Classrooms and at Home

The Feelings Family set blends storytelling with tactile play to help children recognize emotions, articulate what they feel, and practice gentle responses. The soft plush toys encourage dramatic play and role‑play scenarios that align with counseling-style activities, home practice, or classroom SEL corners. While not a medical intervention, this combination of narrative and tactile tools can support conversations about how to handle big feelings in everyday moments, from shared snack time to field trips.

Ways to Use

• Read-aloud sessions that spark discussion about emotions and expressions.
• Small-group activities or counseling-style play to practice coping phrases.
• Calm-down corner setups where children can interact with the plush characters and reflect on strategies.
• Guided role-play to explore empathy, communication, and social interaction.

Key Benefits (Not Promises)

• Builds emotional vocabulary through concrete characters and scenarios.
• Encourages imaginative play that centers on feelings and social communication.
• Supports teachers and caregivers in modeling reflective language and coping strategies.
• Flexible for diverse SEL activities across settings and groups.

With more than five decades in hands-on learning and social-emotional resources, hand2mind continues to provide thoughtful, classroom-ready tools that help young learners explore emotions with confidence and curiosity.