Inspirational & Social Emotional Learning Books for Elementary Classrooms

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My Favorite Inspirational & Social-Emotional Books for Elementary Classrooms:

The Invisible String 

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I Can't Do That, Yet

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Mistakes That Worked

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I Am Enough

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The Invisible Boy

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Find Your Calm

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Breathe Like a Bear:
30 Mindful Moments

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I Can Do Hard Things

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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

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A Little Spot of Emotion Box Set

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A Little Spot of Feelings Box Set

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A Little Spot Takes Action Box Set

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My Favorite Inspirational & Social-Emotional Books for Elementary Classrooms Cont'd...

Pink is for Boys

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Maybe

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I Wish You More

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The Magical Yet

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Me and My Feelings

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My Magical Words 

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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

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Ruby Finds a Worry

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

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After the Fall

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The Most Magnificent Thing

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Jabari Jumps

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She Persisted‹ 

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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun

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Even More of My Favorite Inspirational & Social-Emotional Books for Elementary Classrooms:

Malala's Magic Pencil

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The Wonderful Things You Will Be

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The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

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I’m Not Just a Scribble

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Grumpy Monkey

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Be Kind

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Just Ask

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I Survived (Box Set)

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Right Now, I Am Fine

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I Am Stronger than Anger

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It’s Okay to Be Different

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What Do You Do With a Problem?

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