Words Are Not For Hurting Board Book | Toddler Social-Emotional Learning Tool
Support early childhood emotional development and promote a positive classroom culture with the Words Are Not For Hurting Board Book, a trusted tool for teaching social-emotional learning in toddler and preschool settings. Specifically designed for little hands and developing minds, this durable board book uses age-appropriate language and vivid, expressive illustrations to help children understand the power of their words and how they affect others.
Through simple yet effective storytelling, Words Are Not For Hurting guides young learners to recognize hurtful speech and offers clear alternatives that encourage kindness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. By presenting realistic, relatable situations, the book helps children connect emotionally and cognitively with the message, fostering stronger peer relationships and conflict resolution skills.
This title is ideal for circle time discussions, social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons, or as a go-to read-aloud for moments when classroom behavior needs gentle redirection. It supports educators and caregivers in reinforcing positive behavior strategies and helps children develop key skills like self-regulation, responsibility, and respect.
Whether you’re building your classroom’s SEL library or looking for behavior guidance tools for your early learners, the Words Are Not For Hurting Board Book is an essential addition—crafted to withstand daily use and support meaningful learning in every read.
- Teaches Positive Communication: Helps toddlers and preschoolers understand the impact of their words and encourages kind, respectful speech through age-appropriate messaging.
- Promotes Social-Emotional Learning: Builds empathy, self-regulation, and conflict resolution skills using relatable scenarios and simple, clear language that young learners can grasp.
- Ideal for SEL Lessons & Circle Time: Perfect for classroom read-alouds, SEL discussions, or moments when gentle behavior redirection is needed.
- Engaging & Kid-Friendly Design: Features expressive illustrations and a sturdy board book format sized for little hands—built to withstand daily classroom use.
- Trusted Tool for Educators: A must-have addition to any early childhood classroom, this book supports positive behavior guidance and a respectful, inclusive classroom culture.
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