Teacher's Edition with Guided Pause & Talk Moments

Big feelings can feel like a storm. But every storm can pass.

Kiley O'Reilly is having one of those mornings.

Her cereal spills. Her backpack zipper breaks. And her friend Mateo doesn't sit with her at recess.

Before long, Kiley feels something building inside her chest... a big feeling storm.

In this Teacher's Edition, carefully placed Pause and Talk moments invite children to stop, reflect, and share their own feelings along the way. With the gentle help of her playground teacher, Mrs. Carter, Kiley learns a simple way to calm her body, slow her breathing, and let the storm pass.

This interactive read-aloud supports emotional awareness, self-regulation, and meaningful classroom conversation.