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