Written and Illustrated by A. Skaltsounis
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Themes and Lessons
MOON CHEESE:Sleep Sheep
Counting sheep so we can sleep! Do you know how to count magic sleep sheep?
ABOUT:
This sensory meditation children's sleep story invites young readers to learn how to count sheep in a new magical way!
Adding to the Moon Cheese, dream book series tool box, counting sheep becomes a fun new way for children to transition from giggles to rest with evidence-based, inspired techniques of sensory meditation, visualization, and imagination.
Empowering young readers to learn independent self-soothing skills, this dream-help book isn't just a fun fluffy tale but a gouda tool to return to whenever a restless little one needs a bit of help snoozing off to Moon Cheese's magic sleep sheep.
Ready to count Sleep Sheep? Sense the magic!
CORE THEMES:
SLEEP TRANSITIONING FROM ACTIVITY TO REST
SENSORY MEDITATION
INDEPENDENT
SELF-SOOTHING
SKILLS
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