For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Over 275 pages of evidence-informed support for educators, guided by the research document, How Does Learning Happen? Extra copies of this manual, which is included in the Resource Kit, can be purchased separately. In addition to providing the research, rationale and practice guidelines …more

Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Set of 8 Cards, 8½ x 11. This larger format of the Tools Cards allows children to visualize how the Strategies and Tools can be enacted and, in conversation, real-life examples at the Centre can be introduced for additional problem solving guidance. For the …more

Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Set of 9 Cards, 3 inches x 3 inches. The green lanyard is often carried by all educators, lunch assistants, custodians, and office staff. Attached to the lanyard are the 8 Tools cards that provide options for children when problem solving. Also attached is …more

Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Set of 9 Cards (3 x 3) with Calm Down Strategies. Attached to the Blue Lanyard are a series of 9 Strategies that children in child care might use to calm down before they begin to self-regulate and refocus on the task at hand.

Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. The Flipchart containing a set of Tools for Life Posters is 18 x 24, with an easel, for easy display on a desk or on the floor. The Flipchart presents an up-sized set of Tools for Life Posters for Early Years, allowing very young …more

For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4, and Kindergarten. For community-building, collaboration and joyful play. A parachute is a wonderful tool to enhance group belonging, participation and collaboration. The parachute can engage children in movement that is controlled and in-tune with peers, such as walking in a circle holding on …more

For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Set of 2 Hand Puppets for the Adult and 2 Hand Puppets for the Child.  For self-talk, communication development and role play. Children need opportunity after opportunity to practise new language and skills when their feelings are in check and they are in …more

For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Set of 11 photos, 8½ x 11, depicting common scenarios to prompt self-identification, empathy and problem solving. Situation cards offer sample scenarios that reflect familiar experiences of the children; they build connections to their feelings and their thoughts, making any conversation or discussion …more

For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Set of 20 Cards, 8½ x 11. Visual reminders of the Tools for Life Strategies for calming, self-regulating and building healthy relationships. Posters provide additional visual examples and reminders of our shared and common emotions, and how they relate to the other concepts. …more

For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. A visual reminder of four common feelings, helpful also for non-verbals. The Feelings Wheel is a concrete way of showing children that feelings change over time and in different situations. Manipulating the Wheel plants the seed that they have some control over how …more

For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. Set of 4 cards, 8½ x 11, showing four common emotions experienced by young children. Seeing facial expressions validates that everyone has feelings, and reassures children that their feelings are common to others. Labelling feeling faces builds vocabulary and discussing feelings builds context …more

For Early Years Ages 2½ to 4. A 10-inch inflatable ball, with four feelings faces and space for children’s selfies. Balls are always a favourite with young children, and ideal for facilitating social interaction as the ball is tossed or rolled between children or with an educator. Children need to …more