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Social-Emotional Skills

These are the skills that help you understand yourself, get along with others, and make good choices. They're about noticing how you feel, caring about how others feel, and learning what to do with all those big feelings.

Learn about the CASEL framework

All Social-Emotional Skills Stories

A mirror on a desk, and the title "All About Me"

Create a special book that's all about YOU! Discover what makes you unique, celebrate your strengths, explore how you're similar to and different from others, and identify the special people in your life who are always there to help you.

Self-AwarenessConfidence+2 more
6 lightstones or gems of the 6 colors of the main characters in Luxterra

It's your first day at Lux University! You've just found your lightstone and you're ready to learn how to become a Gemkeeper. But your lightstone keeps flickering, and you're not sure if you're doing it right. Through meeting new friends, trying your first magic, and helping someone when they need it most, you'll discover the real secret to making your lightstone shine bright.

School ReadinessConfidence+4 more
A car with the hood open, and a symbolic heart "Under the Hood"

Join your choice of character for a day in Rubberdale where things don't run quite as smoothly as planned. When feelings start revving up, your character learns to check under the hood - noticing their emotions, understanding their body's signals, and choosing how to respond. Will they find a way to get their day back on track?

ConfidenceResilience+6 more
A cheerful race car character surrounded by scattered tools and cleaning supplies in a colorful workshop setting

Your character's space is getting pretty messy! Everyone in Rubberdale says, "Tools in Place, Ready to Race!" but what does that really mean? When things start piling up, will you find a way to get organized—or discover what happens when the mess takes over? Either way, you'll learn that it's okay to not love cleaning... and that keeping things tidy has some surprising benefits!

ChoresSelf-Management+2 more
A glowing Luxball and the cover title, "Ready, Set, GLOW!"

Spike the Porcupine is teaching Luxball today—the most magical game at Lux University! It's your first time playing, and you're feeling a lot of different things. Will you learn to control your magic, listen to feedback, and discover that you CAN do hard things?

New ActivitiesResilience+7 more
Magical training gym with colorful obstacle courses and the title "Polish and Grind"

Time for training at the Lux University Gym! You'll discover a brand new move, team up with a partner, and face a tricky obstacle course. But when things get tough, you might just learn that some challenges need teamwork to overcome. Fill in the blanks to create your own silly training adventure!

PlayfulnessConfidence+4 more
A cover image of "How I Feel & What I Do" with emojis

Join your choice of character on a themed adventure where they face a challenge similar to your own experience. When things don't go as planned, your character learns to notice their feelings, understand their body's signals, discover what they believe deep down, and choose how to respond. Together, you'll make a plan so things can go even better next time!

ConfidenceResilience+6 more
A child floating through a magical cloud landscape and the title "There Will Come a Day"

Every child is just as they need to be. Customize this story embracing who your child is today and the choices they will make when faced with opportunities and challenges through a personalized theme.

ConfidencePerseverance+3 more
The cover of "What Lights Your Way", set at The Great Tree, a magical tree with white bark, and a golden podium

The Oratorical Festival is coming to Lux University! Students will give speeches about "What Lights Your Way"—sharing something meaningful that guides them. There's just one problem: you're terrified of public speaking! But maybe, with help from your friends and a little courage, you'll discover that your voice matters more than you know.

CourageSelf-Management+1 more
A colorful festival scene with decorations and banners, with the cover text "Feelings at the Festival"

This story is for the kids out there with big feelings, and parents who want to give their kids the tools and confidence to navigate them.

ResilienceSelf-Awareness+2 more
A cover image for The Kindness Express, including an old-fashion train

All aboard the Kindness Express! Join our adventure through a magical train where each car holds a fantastical creature with a small problem. Help solve their troubles with just the right amount of kindness - not too little, not too much. Remember, true kindness means helping others while taking care of yourself too!

KindnessRelationship Skills
A cute buffalo in a child's playroom, and the cover text of "High, Low, Buffalo"

Ever heard of High, Low, Buffalo? It's a great way to learn about how the day went, with a little bit of silliness mixed in. This story is best read together.

Self-AwarenessSleep+1 more
A colorful cover that says "I Can Make Good Choices"

Create a story designed to guide your child to work on behavior skills. Pick a behavior to work on, specify replacement behaviors, and add in special details to set them up for success in this personalized story.

Self-ManagementSocial Awareness+2 more
An urban looking landscape with the title "I Can Stay Safe", with a safety cone between "I" and "Can"

Create a story designed to prepare your child for emergencies, like getting lost, responding to a fire alarm, or dealing with a power outage. Set the stage for what might happen, who might be there, what to do, what feelings might come up, and what to do when the emergency is over.

SafetyDecision Making+2 more
A sprouting seed and the title "I Can Do New Things"

Want to prepare your child for something new? This story breaks down a new adventure into concrete steps: why we try new things, why we're trying this new thing, where it will take place, who will be there, what we can do if it becomes overwhelming, and the feelings that arise throughout.

New ActivitiesConfidence+5 more
Thumbs Up on a cover with a bunch of colorful thumbs-ups in the background

Is your child ready to stop sucking their thumb? This story can guide them through what to expect during this "big kid" transition while focusing on replacement behaviors, celebrating the wins, and not getting discouraged when there's a setback.

Breaking a HabitSelf-Management+1 more
A book cover featuring "My First Day of Kindergarten" and a school backpack

Get ready for the first day of Kindergarten! Create space to talk about how your little one is feeling. Use role-play + some personalized details to prepare them for transitions, activities, and what their first day will be like.

School ReadinessSelf-Management+3 more
Mayor Cluckett (a rooster in a suit) is waving a checkered flag, and the cover title "The Rubberdale Derby"

It's that time of year again: The Rubberdale Derby! Six colorful characters zoom through meadows, forests, and hills in their unique vehicles. Along the way, you'll help your character make important choices about racing strategy, helping friends, using special abilities, and finding creative shortcuts. Will teamwork, speed, or clever thinking win the day? The adventure is full of surprises, friendship, and fun!

PerseveranceConfidence+2 more
Two unicorn princesses arguing over party decorations with magical sparkles swirling around them before the Unicorn Ball

Princess Moonflower and Princess Fluttersky are throwing the annual Unicorn Ball... but they can't agree on anything! Can you help them get the party planning back on track in time for the ball?

PlayfulnessSocial Awareness
A child hero standing at the edge of a rock formation, ready to embark on a quest through varied landscapes

You are the hero of your very own quest. You'll encounter friendly helpers, solve puzzles, and brave obstacles to find what's needed to save a special location of your choice!

PerseveranceHelpfulness+2 more
A warm illustration of a community with buildings, trees, and the title "All About My Community"

Explore what makes your community unique, celebrate the people in it, learn about the special things you do together, and find out how you help make your community a wonderful place for everyone.

ConfidenceHelpfulness+4 more
A dorm room labeled Room 202 at Lux University

A new student is coming to Lux University—someone from far away who's never seen a city as big as Opal City before! Echo the Iguana is nervous, overwhelmed, and doesn't know anyone. Will you help him feel welcome? Discover how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, and learn that being curious about new people is always better than judging them.

CuriosityCourage+6 more
A close up of a gas tank getting filled with a gas pump, and the title "Tanks of Thanks"

The Derby is over, and the crowds have gone home. Now it's time for something special - a Thank You Tour! Join your favorite racer as they visit friends around Rubberdale to say thanks to the people who make their racing dreams possible. Along the way, you'll think about the people YOU want to thank, too.

GratitudeSocial Awareness+2 more
The office of the Mayor of Opal City, and the cover title "Under Pressure"

It's your turn to be Mayor of Opal City for a week! Everyone in Opal City takes turns being mayor, and now it's your chance to help solve problems and bring people together. When someone comes to your office needing help, what will you do?

ConfidenceHelpfulness+5 more
A warm illustration of animal friends at a racing track, one friend noticing another sitting quietly by their vehicle looking down, showing the moment of recognizing when someone needs support

Someone you care about is having a really hard day. They're not acting like themselves—something seems off, like a warning light telling you to check in. What do you do? With a little advice from a wise friend, you'll learn that being a good friend isn't about fixing everything—sometimes it's about pulling over, showing up, and letting someone know they're not alone.

HelpfulnessGenerosity+6 more
A father and child holding hands

Create a special keepsake all about your dad or another father figure in your life! Fill in fun facts, favorite memories, and what makes your dad so special to you.

GratitudeSocial Awareness+1 more
Child writing in a colorful book titled All About My Mom, with drawings of hearts and memories scattered around

Create a special keepsake all about your mom or another mother figure in your life! Fill in fun facts, favorite memories, and what makes your mom so special to you.

GratitudeSocial Awareness+1 more
A smiling grandma with a warm glow around her, standing confidently with her grandchild looking up at her in wonder

A fun adventure where you discover your grandma's amazing secret superpowers! Join her on a mission to help the neighborhood using her wonderful abilities. Along the way, you'll learn that all grandmas have unique 'superpowers' that make them special and help them take care of the people they love!

GratitudePlayfulness+2 more
Wendell, a friendly pink monster wearing a black tie, looking worried but hopeful

Join Wendell as he learns to be brave when facing things that seem scary. With your help, Wendell can discover special ways to feel calm and confident!

ResilienceSelf-Management
A warm classroom scene with a teacher and student sharing a special moment together, celebrating a year of learning and growth

Craft a special story to say thank your and to capture what you like best about your teacher; what makes them special and what they taught you. Don't forget to print it out to share!

GratitudeSelf-Management+1 more
A cute wolf pup and the title "Back to the Pack"

Be one of Wanderly Station's wildlife rescuers! Join a thrilling mission to help a lost wolf pup find its pack, and discover that these wild creatures aren't so scary after all! 🐺

CuriosityHelpfulness+2 more
A brown tarantula sitting on mossy ground near Wanderly Station, waiting to be rescued and returned home

Join the wildlife rescue team at Wanderly Station as they help a lost tarantula find her way home after being swept away in a storm. You'll name the tarantula, learn about these amazing creatures, and help guide her safely back to her forest habitat.

HelpfulnessCuriosity+2 more
A small arctic fox with white fur standing in a snowy landscape with fresh pawprints trailing behind it

Join the wildlife rescue team at Wanderly Station on an exciting mission to help a lost baby arctic fox find its family. Along the way, learn fascinating facts about arctic foxes, their snowy habitat, and proper wildlife rescue techniques.

CuriosityHelpfulness+2 more
A sign that says "The Earth Day Clean Crew" in a natural location filled with trash

Join the Earth Day Clean Crew as they clean up pollution in your community! Learn from local volunteers about how your efforts help wildlife, tackle different cleanup challenges, and discover the importance of protecting our planet.

HelpfulnessCuriosity+3 more
A child stands before a barren plot of land holding an old journal, with mysterious seed packets scattered at their feet

A mysterious relative has given you a plot of land. What used to thrive here? What can grow here now? By solving clues and planting seeds, learn about the importance of plant-animal relationships in nature.

HelpfulnessCuriosity+2 more