Description

What’s Included in the Complete Elementary SEL Curriculum Kit

9 Wyatt the Wonder Dog Picture Books

The Wyatt the Wonder Dog “Stories to Learn By” Picture Book Series uses engaging stories and relatable characters to teach elementary students important social emotional skills. Through Wyatt’s adventures, children learn how to navigate challenges, build relationships, and develop positive character traits.

The nine-book collection teaches essential SEL topics including:

• Listening skills
• Friendship and inclusion
• Cooperation and teamwork
• Good manners and respectful communication
• Growth mindset and perseverance
• Organization and responsibility
• Kindergarten transitions and managing worries
• Problem-solving and empathy
• Building positive relationships

Each story provides opportunities for meaningful conversations, helping children connect story lessons to their own lives.

The Elementary School Counselor’s Book of Lesson Plans Volume 2

This grab-and-go counseling resource provides a year of ASCA-aligned elementary school counseling lessons designed for grades K-5.

The lessons focus on building a positive school community and strengthening essential SEL skills, including:

• Friendship skills
• Conflict resolution
• Kindness and compassion
• Goal setting
• Emotional regulation
• Coping skills
• Managing anxiety and stress
• Resilience
• Positive decision-making

Each lesson includes objectives, ASCA Mindset & Behavior Standards, materials, step-by-step lesson plans, activities, discussion questions, and extension ideas—saving busy counselors valuable planning time.

Wyatt the Wonder Dog Puppet

Bring SEL lessons to life with an adorable Wyatt the Wonder Dog puppet!

Wyatt becomes a friendly teaching partner who helps students feel comfortable participating, sharing feelings, and discussing challenging topics. The puppet is perfect for:

• Classroom counseling lessons
• Small groups
• Role-playing activities
• Social skills practice
• Building connections with younger students

Children are often more willing to share and engage when learning alongside a trusted character friend.

The School Counselor’s Small Group Guide

This resource provides ready-to-use small group sessions designed to help students develop confidence, self-awareness, empathy, and positive coping skills.

Each session includes:

• Icebreakers
• Inspirational quotes
• Discussion questions
• Interactive activities
• Reflection opportunities
• Skill-building exercises
• ASCA-aligned objectives

Topics include:

• Empathy
• Authenticity
• Setting intentions
• Compassion for others
• Self-compassion
• Expressing feelings
• Serving others
• Reflection and personal growth

Digital Student Journal for the Small Group Guide

Extend learning beyond counseling sessions with a digital student journal designed to help children reflect, process emotions, and apply new skills.

Students can use the journal to:

• Record personal insights
• Reflect on group discussions
• Practice SEL strategies
• Set goals
• Celebrate personal growth

This interactive resource encourages students to take ownership of their social emotional learning journey.

Stories to Learn By Companion Book of Lesson Plans

This companion resource transforms the Wyatt the Wonder Dog picture book series into complete counseling lessons.

Designed for school counselors, educators, and anyone using the Wyatt books, this guide includes:

• ASCA-aligned lesson plans for each picture book
• Learning objectives
• Discussion questions
• Suggested activities
• Extension ideas
• Reproducible worksheets
• Coloring pages
• Word searches
• Character-building activities

It provides everything needed to turn a great story into a powerful SEL learning experience.

Who Will Benefit Most From the SEL Resource Kit?

This comprehensive SEL toolkit is ideal for:

Elementary School Counselors
A complete counseling resource library to support classroom lessons, individual counseling, and small groups.

School Counseling Departments
A valuable addition for creating a consistent, schoolwide social emotional learning program.

Teachers and Classroom Educators
Ready-to-use SEL activities and stories that support classroom community, emotional growth, and positive behavior.

School Administrators
A practical resource for implementing meaningful SEL programming aligned with student success.

Homeschool Families and Parents
Engaging tools to help children develop empathy, resilience, communication skills, and emotional awareness.

After-School Programs and Youth Organizations
Interactive lessons and activities that build character, leadership, and life skills.

Bonus Learning Features Included

The SEL Resource Kit goes beyond traditional lesson materials by including:

✓ ASCA-Aligned Resources
Lessons and activities connected to the American School Counselor Association Mindset & Behavior Standards.

✓ Complete Ready-to-Use Lessons
Save hours of planning with prepared activities, objectives, materials lists, and discussion questions.

✓ Story-Based Learning
Use the power of children’s literature to introduce complex SEL concepts in an age-appropriate way.

✓ Hands-On Activities
Students learn through games, reflection activities, role-playing, creative projects, and interactive discussions.

✓ Character Education Connections
Help students develop empathy, kindness, perseverance, responsibility, and respect.

✓ Small Group Support Materials
A complete framework for facilitating meaningful counseling groups.

✓ Digital Student Reflection Tools
Encourage students to think deeply about their emotions, choices, and personal growth.

✓ Engaging Puppet-Based Instruction
Make lessons memorable and increase student participation with Wyatt the Wonder Dog.