Setting Limits

April 1, 2021

Gr 2-5-The emotional well-being of young people gets the attention it deserves in this series. Each book begins with information for caregivers, a vital introduction at a time when most children are learning and reading at home. Caregivers learn the meaning of social and emotional learning (SEL) and are provided topics for discussions before and after reading and an SEL goal specific to the topic of that book. The text of the titles provides examples of methods young people use to manage their time, reduce stress, and set boundaries. This is accompanied by full-page images featuring diverse children and families. Readers are then given steps to incorporate the activities into their lives. The text concludes with a page of goals and tools to help kids on their SEL path. The tools include role-playing, bullet journaling, and starting a planner. Back matter features a glossary, index, and link to more online resources. VERDICT This extremely helpful guide will provide a roadmap to securing the social and emotional health of children for caregivers during the pandemic and beyond.

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May 1, 2021
Grades 2-4 Titles in the Sky's the Limit series (4 new titles) provide tips and information on how young readers can manage their lives, accomplish their goals, and create and maintain positive habits. Setting Limits details five types of boundaries, such as emotional and physical, and encourages readers to consider what limits they are comfortable with, and how they can go about setting them. Large, color photographs correspond well with the accompanying text, which includes bolded vocabulary terms and boxed suggestions for readers. Goals and tips are included, along with a glossary and index. An informative series focusing on SEL.

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