
Emotional Regulation Through Story
Guided Reading Plans, Independent Learning Contracts & Response Activities Using School Journal Texts
Support emotional wellbeing and literacy together with this powerful collection of resources based on the School Journal series. Each text has been carefully selected and paired with guided reading questions, learning contracts, and response activities that promote emotional regulation, self-awareness, and compassionate communication.
Designed to help students explore feelings, perspectives, and social situations through relatable stories, these resources build both language skills and emotional intelligence.
✔️ Supports self and co-regulation
✔️ Integrates conscious communication and wellbeing prompts
✔️ Encourages deep thinking and connection through reading
✔️ Builds essential skills for a calm, connected classroom
Perfect for literacy sessions with a wellbeing lens—whether in small groups, independent rotations, or whole-class conversations.
Let the power of story do more than teach reading—use it to grow resilient, reflective learners.