Calming Me Coping Strategies for Children: A coloring book for kids ages 5-11 with 75 easy ways for children to calm down

by Trenna Stout

Overview

Big emotions are difficult for children to process, and may result in unwanted or unacceptable behaviors. Therefore, it is important to teach them how to recognize and express these feelings in a healthy way, calm their body's responses, and transition to another activity well. This simple and relaxing coloring book ideal for ages 5-11, designed by a teacher and mom of an ADHDer, will give children effective and fun coping strategies that they can use anytime to self-regulate themselves.

Each coloring page has a simple technique listed and a large design to color. It presents different coping strategies that build self-awareness through communication, emotional, physical and sensory-based techniques either indoors or out, and lends itself to parents and teachers reminding them to choose a calming me coping strategy when needed. This is crucial for positive social and emotional development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881109097
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	01/22/2024
Series:	Calming Me Coping Strategies
Edition description:	Coloring book with parent resources
Pages:	170
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Trenna Stout has a comprehensive educational background. With a passion for education, advocacy, and the power of neurodiversity, as an author, teacher, and educational advocate, she has dedicated her life to empowering students to overcome learning challenges and become self-advocates on their educational journeys.

A thyroid cancer survivor, Trenna's resilience mirrors her tenacity for educational advocacy and commitment to her students. Her husband, a high school fine art teacher, and their twice-exceptional son form a supportive family unit that understands the value of education in all its forms.

Trenna's expertise lies in the intricate connection between vision and learning, particularly in assisting struggling readers. In her grant-funded kinesthetic classrooms and sensory hallways, she fostered a dynamic learning environment where students not only gained knowledge but also cultivated vital self-regulatory skills, optimizing their learning experiences.

Board Certified in Educational Advocacy through the National Special Education Advocacy Institute (NSEAI) and a Human Rights Consultant with the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR), her expertise goes beyond teaching as she strives to guide parents in advocating for their children's unique needs. Her mission extends to teaching families self-advocacy strategies, ensuring every child's educational journey is one of empowerment and success.

Trenna Stout's work embodies the belief that every student, regardless of their unique challenges, has the potential to thrive with the proper support and advocacy.