Book an Adventure in Skills for Learning

Positive Pieces Education
Aug 18
2 min read

In our first instalment for Book Week 2025, we're taking you on an a literary adventure in Skills for Learning and showing you which books we love to share with children to support their self-regulation and development of executive function skills.

Books that support Skills for Learning: Grades K-2

It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

Author: Todd Parr

This little book is like a reassuring pep talk. Did you color outside the lines? Then you

were creative! Were you clumsy, or did you invent a new move? This cheerful book will

have you looking on the bright side of everything.

My Mouth Is a Volcano!

Author: Julia Cook

Illustrator: Carrie Hartman

Louis has a lot of important things to say, and the words just erupt out of his mouth.

Then, one day in school, he realises that other people have volcanoes for mouths, too.

What Should Danny Do?

Authors: Ganit and Adir Levy

Illustrator: Mat Sadler

Danny is training to be a superhero, and he faces a lot of choices. Make them with

him: There are nine possible stories in this slim book. Each one shows how decisions

can shape a life.

When Sophie Thinks She Can’t

Author: Molly Bang

When Sophie feels like she can’t do puzzles or math, she learns the most important word: “Yet.” She learns that when she tries and grows, she gets smarter every day. She just hadn’t figured out puzzles…yet.