Helping children to understand, identify and express what they need is key to emotional self-regulation! That\'s because needs and feelings go together.
It\'s a wonderful addition to your home or school social-emotional library!. is a lyrical, engaging, vibrantly illustrated picture book.
Sometimes I Need ...
As children become more mindful of their physical and emotional needs, they\'re better able to communicate them and are empowered to find strategies to get them met, especially as they get older.
I settle in stillness away from the crowd.
It\'s too loud.
I\'m done.
Sometimes I need quiet.
It all feels so fun.
I\'m squirmy and silly.
Sometimes I need movement-- to jump, dance, or run. encourages children to do that by checking in with their hearts, minds, and bodies.
Sometimes I Need...
They\'re parts of us we need to pay attention to.
Needs and feelings aren\'t good or bad.
On the other hand, when children\'s physical and emotional needs are consistently met, they thrive.
When a need isn\'t met, difficult feelings arise.
Helping children to understand, identify and express what they need is key to emotional self-regulation! That\'s because needs and feelings go together
