Feet Are Not For Kicking Board Book | Toddler Social-Emotional Learning Tool
Help young learners build empathy, responsibility, and positive behavior habits with the Feet Are Not For Kicking Board Book—a trusted social-emotional learning (SEL) resource for early childhood educators. Specially designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this durable board book uses simple language and engaging illustrations to teach children that feet are for walking, running, and dancing—not for hurting others.
In classroom environments where physical expression is common, Feet Are Not For Kicking offers a gentle, developmentally appropriate way to address challenging behaviors. The story presents relatable situations and provides clear, constructive alternatives to kicking, encouraging children to manage strong emotions like anger or frustration in healthy, respectful ways.
This book supports early SEL instruction by helping children understand cause and effect, develop self-regulation skills, and strengthen peer relationships. Its friendly tone and colorful visuals make it ideal for circle time, behavior modeling, or independent reading in the classroom library.
Built to withstand everyday classroom use, this board book is the perfect size for small hands and holds up to frequent handling. Whether you’re introducing social rules, reinforcing kindness, or managing classroom dynamics, Feet Are Not For Kicking is a valuable tool for creating a safe, respectful, and emotionally supportive early learning environment.
- Teaches Positive Physical Behavior: Helps toddlers and preschoolers understand that feet are for walking, dancing, and playing—not for hurting—through clear, age-appropriate language.
- Supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Promotes empathy, responsibility, and self-regulation while offering healthy alternatives to impulsive or aggressive behavior.
- Ideal for Classroom Use: Perfect for circle time, behavior modeling, or as part of a social-emotional learning library in preschool and early childhood environments.
- Engaging and Child-Friendly Format: Bright illustrations and a friendly tone make the book accessible and relatable for young learners. Sized for little hands with a sturdy board book format.
- Built for Early Educators: Designed to support positive classroom culture, the book aids in managing challenging behaviors and fostering respectful peer relationships.
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