Parker's New Bike
Parler and Penelope Pickleberry have a superpower secret they want to share with you. A Pickle-Power-Popper-Pause, and you can try it too!
Parker can't wait to ride his amazing new bike with his friends, but he didn't realize learning to ride his bike without training wheels would be so hard. When Parker
hits an obstacle, his big feelings have him ready to give up.
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With the Pickle-Power-Popper-Pause, can Parker see his challenges from a new point of view? Can he change how feels and what he might do?
In this story, readers will learn:
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Calming strategies
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Skills for reframing negative thinking and mastering positive self-talk
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The value of learning from mistakes
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The power of believing yourself
Parker knew it was time to take a Pickle-Power-Popper-Pause by listening to his body.
Explore how your body lets you know how you are feeling with these free printables!
Learning something new can feel scary and frustrating. Of course, it’s natural to have some fear of the unknown and frustration when we make mistakes.
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However, sometimes learning something new can feel terrifying and infuriating. If we don’t know how to regulate our emotions or our past experiences have made us prone to heightened emotions of fear and anger, for example, learning something new can feel downright impossible.
This story is all about helping children overcome the challenges of learning something new. With the power of play and evidence-based coping strategies, we can help our children feel empowered to make mindful choices and overcome any obstacles.
