Santiago's Sadness: Making room for all emotions (Growing Hearts & Minds)

Santiago didnt feel like smiling. He didnt feel like playing. Ever since his family moved Santiago didnt feel like doing much.Moving isnt a big deal he told himself but after meeting Lucia at his new school Santiago begins to understand that its okay to feel sad. Slowly Santiago begins to unpack his sadness and learns that the dark clouds will be followed by sunshine again.Santiagos Sadness helps kids understand that ignoring sadness or judging themselves for feeling it doesnt make it go away. Instead they can learn to make room for sadness by paying attention to it and getting the support they need. It reinforces the message that its okay to be sad and that making room for all our feelings is a way of being kind to ourselves.Santiagos Sadness is part of the Growing Hearts & Minds picture book series. Its a perfect addition to your home or school social-emotional library!