Get Busy With Your Day!

by Ainsworth, Kim; Perry, Amanda

• ISBN13: 9781667870533
• ISBN10: 166787053X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-12-22
• Publisher: BookBaby

Summary

Curtis the red rock crab has to stay at home with his family to avoid the dangerous squids who are swimming through his bay. He isn't able to go to school, play with friends, or participate in after school activities. Curtis learns through this experience that he is able to use his calming strategies, the support of his loving family and his favorite activities to make it through. The book provides a section at the end for development of strategies and practice for the whole family to share together. A great book for home and school environments

Author Biography

Kim is an educator with over 20 years experience working with children ages 2 to 21. She has seen the impact of early intervention in teaching a child self-regulation. During the pandemic of 2020, she had the honor and privilege of supporting children and their caregivers in navigating through the daily challenges of quarantine and isolation from friends and activities. It is her hope that this book will provide a meaningful way for children and the significant adults in their lives to talk about feelings, develop solutions and look forward to the future.Amanda has a degree in Graphic Art and has been an artist for most of her life. She believes the book is a comfort to children and wanted to contribute through her interpretation of the characters and the story.