Cranium Critters - Marie Weller

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Résumé :
In Cranium Critters: Paws at the Pause Place, children will meet Scout and Einstein, two lovable characters who represent different parts of the brain. Scout is the brain's safety pup, who is always on the lookout for potential danger and sends out alerts to the rest of the brain when she detects a threat. Einstein is the brain's head thinker and problem solver, responsible for thinking and decision-making. Through the adventures of Scout and Einstein, children will learn about the importance of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in keeping us safe and helping us think and make decisions. They will also learn about the brain's fight, flight, and freeze response and how to manage their own safety pups when they misinterpret new information and become anxious. The book includes helpful suggestions for calming techniques, making it a valuable resource for parents and educators. Cranium Critters: Paws at the Pause Place is a fun and informative way to teach children about managing their emotions and stress. Get ready to unleash the power of the brain and help your child understand and better manage their own emotions and reactions to new or uncomfortable situations.

Biographie:
Marie Weller and Paula Vertikoff are an Elementary School Counselor and Principal duo dedicated to social emotional wellness for children and the adults who care about them. With a combined fifty years of experience in education, they have seen over and over again what research has confirmed - social emotional wellness plays an integral role in academic and life success. They have created Cranium Kids Media to share video lessons, stories, and activities to help young people understand their minds, recognize and manage emotions, and develop social awareness skills for learning and living. Their little life lessons provide the big life skills needed to lead happier, healthier lives.Marie lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and is the proud mother of three grown children. Paula lives in Hilliard, Ohio with her husband, two sons, and a feisty beagle named Mila.

Sommaire:
Marie Weller and Paula Vertikoff are a dynamic duo committed to promoting social-emotional wellness for children and the adults who support them. With a combined experience of fifty years in the field of education, they have witnessed firsthand what research has confirmed - social emotional wellness plays an integral role in academic achievement and overall success in life.Their beloved Cranium Critters picture book series introduces two endearing characters who explore the fascinating world of the brain and its crucial role in managing emotions, fostering focus, and accomplishing goals. Scout, the brain's safety pup, imparts valuable lessons to children on calming their minds and effectively managing their emotions through mindfulness and other evidence-based techniques. Einstein, the brain's head thinker and problem solver, equips children with skills to overcome distractions and stay focused on what truly matters.Driven by their passion for empowering young minds, Marie and Paula founded Cranium Kids Media, to share video lessons, stories, blog articles, and activities to help young people learn little life lessons and develop big life skills needed to lead happier, healthier lives.For more information and to explore their enriching content, please visit their website at https://craniumkidsmedia.com/, and subscribe to their YouTube channel, which features additional video lessons: https://www.youtube.com/@CraniumKidsMedia/videos. They also offer valuable resources for educators on their Teachers Pay Teachers page: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cranium-Kids-Media. Connect with them on Facebook or Instagram for updates and insights: @craniumkidsmedia and @cranium.critters.Marie resides in Columbus, Ohio, with her loving husband and takes pride in being a mother to three grown children. Paula calls Hilliard, Ohio, her home, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and a feisty beagle named Mila, who served as the inspiration for Scout, the brain's safety pup....