{Hello, Happy!} 20/31 #sol18

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The March Slice of Life Story Challenge

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Join us for a month of writing!

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A couple days ago, in my {Today I} slice, I mentioned that the girls and I visited the Usborne book sale at the YMCA ... with no intention of buying any books. I just purchased a bunch of books through the Scholastic book clubs, and I also know that Usborne books are usually more expensive.

But we ended up by eight new books. I found two great titles as did my girls, including a little gift for my school's social worker and psychologist. We have many kids who come from hard places, who bring a lot of baggage to school, who are just having a hard time with life. It is draining on us -- teachers, social workers, and psychologists. We've got a lot of tricks and strategies up our sleeves, but it's still hard to manage emotions and stress.

That's why these books jumped out at me! I flipped through the pages and just knew I had to purchase a copy for them. And for only $6.99 each -- I bought a copy of each for myself too!

Check them out! These books help students target their feelings and provide strategies for dealing with them. A little doodling, jotting down feelings, thinking happy thoughts. This gift will keep on giving!

Hello, Happy! (Link to book.) A very small sampling!

No Worries! (Link to book.) A very small sampling!

I asked the consultant if there were any more books in the series, but there were not. However, looking for the links for this post I found these additional books by the same author:

Do Nice Be Kind Spread Happy:

Acts of Kindness for Kids

Be the Change - Make It Happen:

Big and Small Ways Kids Can Make a Difference

Looks like I'll be buying two more books soon! By the way, my colleagues LOVED their gifts!

{40 reasons} #sol15

Slice of Life hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life. _____________________________________________________ Today my husband celebrates a big, BIG birthday -- and I'm so lucky and thankful to have spent the last sixteen years learning about everything that he loves the last (almost) twelve years learning about everything that I love about him the last (almost) five years learning with my daughters why we love our Daddy. Created at canva.com _____________________________________________________ Happy, happy 40th birthday Jon!

{#sol15} 10 Tips for the Challenge

Slice of Life hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life. Last Saturday morning, I didn't need to wake up early. I wanted to go back to sleep. But instead my brain was awake and thinking. Creating this list. Writing this post. Many of us are embarking on an adventure - the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Writing, sharing, and commenting for thirty-one days in March. Want to learn more about the SOLSC? Check out Stacey's post {HERE} about the challenge hosted by the "Fab Six" over at the Two Writing Teachers ' blog. I hope you find these tips for the challenge helpful whether you are a first-time slicer (cue confetti!) or a year five slicer like me. 1. Before the challenge

{#sol15} deeper than beauty 8/31

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! I have twin four and a half -- almost five! -- year old daughters. I try to be consciously aware of what I say and do in regards to my body image and self-esteem and also with their body image and self-esteem. First of all, because I don't want them to believe everything that society says is true. Even if they don't fully understand it today. In addition, because they are fraternal twin sisters, I want them to understand they are individuals with unique and different bodies that God created for each of them. However, society -- including my loving family and friends -- tell a different story and harmlessly create a comparison war. My girls constantly hear how beautiful, adorable, cute, fill-in-the-blank with any other

Terje March 20, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Eight new books is a treat. Knowing that these books are gifts shared with others and that they will help someone amplifies their value. Great recommendations.
JudyMarch 20, 2018 at 9:59 AM
New books, gifts for friends and help for your kids. No better combination. Love ya, Mom
Amanda ReganMarch 20, 2018 at 12:59 PM
Thank you for sharing your finds! Looks like I'll be making some purchases myself. There seems to be a growing need for resources to help kids deal with their emotions.
KarenMarch 20, 2018 at 4:13 PM
I have never met a book place that I could resist! These titles look wonderful, and I'm glad they were appreciated by those for whom you bought them.
Lisa CorbettMarch 20, 2018 at 8:14 PM
Silly. As if you'd go to a book sale or book store just to look! LOL

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