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Self Help Skills - Kindergarten Countdown

Help your child learn how to care for themselves and develop social and adaptive skills to make their transition to school as smooth as possible

Contra Costa County Library

14 items

  • Breathe, Think, Do With Elmo

    Problem Solving for Little Monsters

    Newman, Robin,
    Everyone gets shy, jealous, and nervous sometimes- even Grover, Zoe, and Elmo! Now you can help Elmo and his friends solve everyday problems with this fun, interactive book that helps you calm down, face your challenges, and feel better.
    Picture BookPhiladelphia [PA] : Running Press Kids, 2021. — JPB NEWMAN, R.
  • A young adventurous girl is unexpectedly visited by a "worry" - a floating ball of yellow scribbles that grows and grows no matter how hard she tries to ignore it, stopping her from doing the things she loves. Eventually, she realizes that…
    Picture BookNew York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2019. — JPB PERCIVAL, T.
  • Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. This…
    Picture BookLos Angeles : Disney-Hyperion, 2020. — JPB DITERLIZZI, A.
  • When a new neighbor stops by for a play date, Llama Llama has to learn how to share his toys with a new friend. This rhyming book is fun to read out loud, and shows children that sharing can make play time even more fun!
    Picture BookNew York : Viking Juvenile, 2012. — JPB DEWDNEY, A.
  • In this gentle and sensitive story, sadness shows up one day at the front door and doesn't seem to be leaving any time soon. The narrator tells the reader that they don't need to be afraid of sadness, or feel like they need to hide it.…
    Picture BookNew York : Random House Children's Books, [2019] — JPB ELAND, E.
  • When Allie's crayon breaks, she throws a monstrous tantrum. Her big brother wants to help her feel better, and teaches her different ways to work through her angry feelings one layer at a time. This book is a great way to teach young…
    Picture BookNew York : Sterling Children's Books, [2018] — JPB REUL, S.
  • My Mixed Emotions

    Help Your Kids Handle Their Feelings

    Greenwood, Elinor,
    Feelings can be complicated, and learning to express them is a skill that must be developed. My Mixed Emotions is here to coach children through a variety of emotions and situations including dealing with bullying, understanding grief, and…
    BookNew York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018. — J152.4 GREENWOOD
  • When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind.
    Picture BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, 2018. — JPB MILLER, P.
  • Babies have tantrums, and do not like being told NO, but part of growing up is learning to ask nicely, and accept restrictions--that is what big kids do.
    Picture BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2017] — JPB VAN LIESHOUT, M.
  • Simple text and colorful illustrations discusses which shoes to wear for each activity, including walking on the beach, taking ballet class, riding a horse, and swimming like a fish.
    Board BookNew York, NY : Childrens Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2017. — JPB WHAT
  • Ella Sarah chooses which clothes she wants to wear, and puts them on all by herself! After reading this book, encourage your child to try dressing themselves: doing up their own buttons, and zipping their own zipper. These are great ways…
    Picture BookSan Diego : Harcourt, 2003. — JPB CHODOS-IRVINE, M.
  • Taking Care of Me

    Healthy Habits With Sesame Street

    Schuh, Mari C., 1975-
    With help from their Sesame Street friends, young readers learn about the good choices they can make every day.
    BookMinneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2021] — J613 SCHUH
  • Faces made out of everyday fruits, vegetables, grains, and more teach young readers about emotions and healthy eating.
    Board BookNew York, NY : LB kids, 2022. — JPB WURTZEL, B.
  • In these two short episodes of the beloved children's show "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood", Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat encounter situations that make them mad! With the help of some adults in their lives, they learn how to get a…
    Streaming VideoPBS, 2012.