Description
Help Your Tween Navigate Spring's Emotional Challenges with Confidence
Does your 9-12 year old struggle with friend drama, school stress, or big feelings that seem to come out of nowhere? Spring brings unique challenges for tweens: end-of-year pressure, social transitions, growing-up anxiety, and the overwhelming question "Who am I supposed to be?"
Spring Into Growth gives your child the emotional tools they need to thrive during this critical season -- and beyond.
WHAT MAKES THIS WORKBOOK DIFFERENT?
Unlike generic activity books, this is specifically designed for the tween brain and tween problems. Created by special education teacher Richard Bass (20+ published SEL books, 100,000+ copies sold), every exercise addresses REAL challenges your child faces right now.
Age-Perfect Content - No baby activities, no overwhelming teen concepts
Spring-Specific - Addresses seasonal challenges like friend group changes and summer anxiety
Actually Fun - Interactive activities that don't feel like homework
Quick & Doable - 35 exercises, 10-15 minutes each
Evidence-Based - Grounded in proven social-emotional learning research
WHAT'S INSIDE? 35 ENGAGING ACTIVITIES ACROSS 5 CRITICAL SKILLS:
SELF-AWARENESS (7 Activities)
• Spring feelings check-in and emotional thermometer
• Discover personal values and hidden strengths
• Creative self-portrait and spring promise activities
SELF-MANAGEMENT (7 Activities)
• Spring stress audit and calm-down toolbox
• Goal-setting that actually works for tweens
• Healthy habits tracker and sleep optimization
SOCIAL AWARENESS (7 Activities)
• Perspective-taking practice and empathy building
• Kindness challenges and gratitude activities
• Understanding different spring experiences
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS (7 Activities)
• Friend mapping and communication styles
• Conflict resolution for real tween problems
• Making new friends and fixing damaged relationships
SMART DECISION-MAKING (7 Activities)
• Framework for good choices and peer pressure navigation
• Summer planning and right-vs-wrong scenarios
• Health decisions and spring action planning
PERFECT FOR TWEENS WHO:
• Feel overwhelmed by emotions or social situations
• Struggle with friend drama or feeling left out
• Need tools for handling school stress and pressure
• Are transitioning to middle school or facing changes
• Want to build confidence and self-understanding
• Could use guidance on making good choices
THE TWEEN YEARS ARE CRITICAL
Ages 9-12 are when children develop emotional patterns they'll use for life. Research shows tweens with strong social-emotional skills have better friendships, higher academic achievement, greater resilience, and smoother transitions through adolescence.
Don't wait for problems to become habits. Give your child the tools they need to navigate spring's challenges and build confidence that lasts.
READY TO HELP YOUR TWEEN THRIVE THIS SPRING?
Click "Add to Cart" and give your child the emotional tools they need for their best season yet.
Perfect for tweens starting to feel "different," facing friendship challenges, or needing confidence for the exciting changes ahead. Also ideal for homeschool social-emotional learning curriculum.
Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, end-of-school celebrations, or any tween who could use an emotional confidence boost.
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