Social & Emotional

2 years & up. Sunny the Giant Sensory Sea Turtle Plush is the ultimate companion for comfort and sensory support! Designed with soft, foldable arms for gentle hugs and a multi-textured shell for tactile exploration, Sunny offers deep-pressure stimulation to help children relax and self-regulate. Thoughtfully made for easy care, the entire turtle is machine washable. Unzip the covers, remove the single-piece stuffing pads, wash all components on a delicate cycle, air dry, and reassemble. Perfect… More »

3 years & up. Invite children to tell their story in their own individualized book with these journals for children. The 8.5" x 11" journals serve as wonderful self-discovery tools and provide a template for children to create their own self-portrait along with 8 writing prompts for kids to help them draw/write their own story. Set of 10. Great for back to school!

Birth & up. Children will relate to this lovable set of bears and matching blanket that encourages social emotional development. The four soft and colorful bears will help children identify and label the common emotions of happy, sad, angry, and scared. Have children match the bear to the corresponding color on the blanket, and discuss each emotion. Each bear is 11" tall. Machine washable.

Children wonder all about the babies they see in this acrylic mirror! The Activity Mirror Display Center offers a captivating experience for young children, inviting them to explore their reflections and engage with images on the write-on/wipe-off plexiglass panels. They will develop a sense of identity and social awareness as they interact with reflections in the mirror. The visual stimulation provided by images on the panels promotes cognitive development as children identify objects, colors,… More »

3 years & up. Bring mindfulness into your environment and enjoy the benefits the practice brings with the Mindfulness Mat and accompanying guide and activity card(s). Mindfulness helps increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression and can help us focus our attention, as well as, help us center our thoughts and feelings in an intentional way. Measure 60"L x 60"W.

Encourage children to identify and relate to different emotions by using an illustrated carpet. By incorporating this carpet into your classroom, you provide a comforting place for children to express themselves and build relationships between feelings and their actions. Serge stitching provides tough edges that stand up to the rigorous classroom environment. Treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains and static shock, the Social Emotional Carpet can endure years of continued use. Carpet… More »

Create a welcoming classroom that fosters a sense of belonging using unique furniture like the Sense of Place Cozy Classroom Arch. Gentle curves and nature-inspired textures in the rattan paneling enhance the beauty of the physical environment while creating warmth and comforting balance. Arrange soft elements like the Cozy Corner Couch inside the arch to create an inviting space for one child or multiple children who need a quiet moment of respite. Entire unit measures 48"W x 56"H x 21"D.

These guides offer families simple strategies to support young children's healthy social and emotional development. Filled with suggestions of everyday activities that families can enjoy together and promote three key protective factors: initiative, self-regulation, and attachment/relationships. Booklets (40 pages) are available in English or Spanish in sets of 20. Copyright 2013.

12 months & up. Encourage children to recognize and understand facial expressions and emotions with a set of mirrors. Each one in this 8-piece set has a shatter-resistant mirrored side so children can see their own faces, and a real photo of a child on the other side. Children will be able to start to make connections between facial expressions and emotions, develop empathy and build social-emotional skills. Each mirror measures 6"L x 6"W.

3 - 5 years. Inspire children to explore a variety of careers with these five career garments. Features hook-and-loop closures for easy dress up. Accessories and hats are included for all with the exception of the astronaut garment. 100% polyester. Soft, machine washable fabric. Includes: Mechanic, Construction Worker, Mail Carrier, Astronaut, and Chef. Available individually or in a set of 5.

Practice yoga and mindfulness to address stress and anxiety, and promote social and emotional learning, physical and emotional health and well-being. High performance, easy care, premium child yoga mat contains no pththalates or heavy metals. These mats will provide a stable, slip-resistant surface for a child's yoga practice. Measures 60"L  x 24"W and 0.125" thick. Available in three different colors.

3 years and up. Inspire big dreams through pretend play! Our collection of career costumes for preschoolers lets children step into the shoes of community helpers and professionals-from doctors and firefighters to chefs, builders, and teachers. Dressing up encourages imaginative storytelling, boosts language development, and helps children learn about different jobs that make a community work. Designed with comfort and durability in mind, these realistic dress-up outfits are easy to slip on and… More »

3 years & up. What do you want to be when you grow up? This set includes many of the men and women you see in your city or town working hard to keep everyone safe and healthy. The community helper shirts have printed details and silk-screened accents that represent each career. The careers featured include a doctor, chef, mail carrier, construction worker, police officer, and firefighter. Each shirt opens in the front and has hook-and-loop closures. They would make a great addition to the dramatic… More »

3 - 5 years. What do you want to be when you grow up? This set of 6 pretend play career shirts includes an astronaut, veterinarian, race car driver, construction worker, zoo keeper, and pilot. Each shirt is designed with fun graphics, representing each of the careers. The 100% polyester shirts open in the front and have easy hook-and-loop fasteners. Perfect for the dramatic play center! Machine washable.

18 - 36 months. What do you want to be when you grow up? Children will pretend to be a race car driver, construction worker, zookeeper, pilot, astronaut, or veterinarian while wearing these detailed dress-up shirts in the dramatic play center. Each of the shirts have printed designs representing each occupation. Hook-and-loop closures allow children to practice dressing and undressing, encouraging independence. Promote an understanding of different careers in the classroom by encouraging dramatic… More »

3 years & up. Model and practice empathy with the Walk in My Shoes Mat with Printable Teacher Guide and Activity Card(s). Perfect to help children learn to be more empathetic and appreciate how different people express their feelings. Provide children the emotional tools they need as you demonstrate and practice appropriate responses about feelings and emotions. Walk in My Shoes Mat measures 40"L x 60"W and easily rolls for storage.

3 years & up. Each cushion is printed with facial expressions to encourage children to identify and express their emotions. Children can sit on different cushions throughout the day or week to define their emotions. These Social Emotional Cushions are made of durable wipe clean vinyl. Set of six cushions. Each cushion measures 16" diameter. One year warranty.

18 months & up. From a firefighter to a caring doctor, this set of eight community workers represents many of the occupations children see throughout their community. These figures are easy to grip and perfect for an interactive lesson about careers. Children will delight as they identify familiar faces from their community, some they may know personally. These Community Workers are the perfect way to have a conversation about children's future occupations all while promoting fine motor skills… More »

18 months & up. Children can engage in a historic cultural journey while playing with the eight Around the World Dolls. These 5" figures represent four males and four females dressed in traditional clothing from seven various cultures distinctly represented in this set of dolls. These dolls are great for storytelling and will help children introduce diversity to pretend play by exploring a different culture. 8 pieces.

12 months & up. Children can recognize, identify, and match familiar emotions with this set of 20 tiles that depict real images of a variety of feelings. Engaging with the Emotion Tiles will promote the development of: Confidence, Curiosity, Cooperation, Acceptance, Communication, and Self-regulation. Made with safe, durable material that can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

3 years & up. Children can move through a space at their own pace when provided with the right affordances. Create smoother transitions between areas in the classroom, in hallways, and in transitional spaces like entryways using The Carolina Connections Explorer Rail. Curved rails at two different heights support children who are sitting or standing, offering increased mobility and inclusive experiences. Unit features a plywood back panel and an easy-to-clean, heavy-duty plastic rail, making… More »

3 years & up. How I Feel Dough Mats allow children to explore different emotions they may be feeling or seeing around them. Use the dough mats to help children express themselves, identify new emotions and manage emotions. Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set includes 20 dough mats and 1 activity card(s).

3 years and up. The intentional design of the Carolina Connections Collaborative Easel provides a one-of-a-kind art experience that accommodates all children. The unique curved design supports children's movement through the classroom at their own pace and encourages exploration while also creating a beautiful space inspired by the organic curves found in nature. A clear acrylic art surface encourages children to interact and create together while maintaining a comfortable distance that avoids overstimulation.… More »

3 years & up. Full color, photographic images help children to identify and label their emotions. Being able to identify their different emotions allows your child to develop an emotional vocabulary so they can talk about their feelings. These puzzles are a great way to discuss feelings and helps kids learn how to recognize other people's feelings through facial expressions. Each image has both English and Spanish. Puzzles measure 9" x 12".