MINIMI THE SKY'S THE LIMIT ASK FOR HELP BLUE OWL BOOKS
TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS Social and emotional learning SEL helps children manage emotions learn how to feel empathy create and achieve goals and make good decisions Strong lessons and support in SEL will help children establish positive habits in communication cooperation and decision-making By incorporating SEL in early reading children will be better equipped to build confidence and foster positive peer networks BEFORE READING Talk to the reader about asking for help Explain that asking for help is healthy Discuss Does everyone ask for help sometimes When have you asked for help How did it feel Were you glad that you asked for help AFTER READING Talk to the reader about different people they can ask for help Discuss Who around you can you ask for help How can you decide who is the best person to help you What should you do after someone helps you What could you help someone else with SEL GOAL Some children may be nervous or embarrassed to ask for help They may feel ashamed or as if they have failed because they cannot do something by themselves They may worry that others are judging them because they need help They could worry that they are bothering those around them by asking for help Help readers understand that it’s OK to ask for help Brainstorm a list of people they have seen ask for help
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Everyone Needs Help CHAPTER 2 People Who Help CHAPTER 3 Helping Others GOALS AND TOOLS Grow with Goals Writing Reflection Glossary To Learn More Index 4 8 18 22 22 23 23 24
