Self-Management
"The abilities to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and
to achieve goals and aspirations."
Manage Emotions | Delay Gratification | Stress Management | Self-Motivation | Self-Discipline | Organization
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
Author: Shelly Becker
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Growth mindset, Responsibility, self-control
Hope Themes: I am Resilient. My Light Can Inspire Others
Hope Components: Goals, pathways, willpower, barriers
Life
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Resiliency, growth mindset, change, optimism, finding the good
Hope Themes: I am Resilient. My Future Can Be Brighter Than My Past.
Hope Components: pathways, willpower, future memories
Attack of the 50-Foot Fluffy
Author: Mike Boldt
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Anger management, apologizing
Hope Themes: I am Resilient, My Future Can Be Brighter Than My Past
Hope Components: willpower, hope givers
What Were You Thinking
Author: Bryan Smith
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Self-control, controlling impulses
Hope Themes: My Future can be Brighter Than My Past
Hope Components: Goal, pathway, willpower, barriers, hope giver
How to Build a Hug
Author: Temple Grandin
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Innovation, accepting differences, Autism
Hope Themes: I am Resilient
Hope Components: Goal, pathway, willpower, barriers, hope givers, hope robbers
The Color Monster
Author: Anna Llenas
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Identifying and managing emotions, self-control
Hope Components: Barriers, hope givers
I'm Gonna Push Through!
Author: Jasmyn Wright
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Resilience, perseverance, positive affirmations/mantras, facing adversity
Hope Themes: I am Resilient
Hope Components: Hope begets hope, barriers, future memories, hope givers, hope robbers
The Happy Book
Author: Andy Rash
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Self-control, friendship, conflict resolution, managing emotions
Hope Themes: I am Resilient
Hope Components: pathways, barriers, willpower
The Whatifs
Author: Emily Kilgore
Grade Level: PK - 5th
Themes: Anxiety, stress, worry, self-doubt, self-talk
Hope Themes: I am Resilient. My Future Can Be Brighter Than My Past. Good Friends Can Light My Path.
Hope Components: pathways, barriers, willpower