Written and Illustrated by A. Skaltsounis
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Themes and Lessons
MOON CHEESE Series
What if the moon really were made of cheese, and what if your best dreams were only a munch of Moon Cheese away?
ABOUT:
This cheddar-ific children's sleep story invites young readers on a magical journey when a not-so-sleepy Blue Raccoon discovers the moon is, in fact, made of cheese; glowing with dreams puffing down from the sky!
Along the way, children meet The Great Cheddar Owl, explore dreamlike landscapes, and discover that the best dreams are always only ever a munch of metaphorical Moon Cheese away.
Empowering young readers to transition from giggles to rest and learn independent self-soothing skills, this dream-help book isn't just a cheesy tale, but a gouda tool to return to whenever a restless little one needs a bit of help snoozing off to Moon Cheese land.
What will your Moon Cheese taste like?
CORE THEMES:
SLEEP TRANSITIONING FROM ACTIVITY TO REST
INSPIRING IMAGINATION
& CREATIVE DREAMING
INDEPENDENT
SELF-SOOTHING
SKILLS
MOON CHEESE
Dream Edition
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)
Themes:
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Falling asleep fast with a positive mindset
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Transitioning from stimulation to stillness
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Reducing bedtime anxiety and racing thoughts
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Creating a sense of safety and comfort with sleep/dreaming
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Processing and releasing the day's emotions
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Building calming routines and healthy sleep associations
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Improving a child's ability to self-soothe independently
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Reinforcing a positive relationship with sleep
Utilization / Lesson Examples:
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Bedtime stories that inspire imagination
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Creative classrooms and storytelling about sleep and dreaming
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SEL lessons about the importance of rest, sleep, and dreaming
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Parents who want to help kids transition from stimulation to stillness
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Kids who love silly, magical, and cheesy adventures