What is a Thought? (A thought is a lot) cover

This poetic and engaging book introduces children (K-5th) to the amazing, creative power within us all: thought. It is not a book about changing thoughts or changing behaviors, but rather a story to help children (and adults!) see how their own thinking creates their lives, moment to moment, day to day.


Wonderfully illustrated, this children’s book not only introduces young readers to the concept of thought but also the amazing power of their own thoughts. Authors Amy Kahofer and noted prevention specialist Jack Pransky tell a simple yet profound message: that our thinking creates our feelings and behavior, and when our minds are calm we have access to natural wisdom and healthy feelings.

Includes a Teaching CD

Lesson plans and activities on the enclosed CD transform a story into a teaching tool that can be used with regular and special education students alike to explore social thinking concepts such as perspective taking, abstract language, empathy and human relatedness.

The book introduces children to the amazing, creative power with-in us all, called thought. It is not a book about changing thoughts or changing behaviors, but rather a story to help children (and adults!) see how their own thinking creates their lives, moment to moment, day to day.

From Michelle Garcia Winner’s Introduction

What Is a Thought? is a charming children’s book with a two-fold purpose. First, it is an engaging story that introduces to the audience the concept of thought and the amazing power our thoughts have on our lives. As a read-aloud book it is perfect for parents to read with their children at home, and is a valuable and important book for all early elementary school teachers to share in their general education classes.

Second, the Lesson Plans and Activities section of the book (found on the accompanying CD) transforms a simple children’s story into a teaching tool that explores perspective taking, abstract/in- ferential language, and introduces abstract visual images to its readers. Many of today’s students, especially those with autism spectrum disorders and nonverbal learning disorders which include social learning/social thinking challenges, struggle with interpreting language and communica- tion that is abstract in nature. In varying degrees, these students lag behind their neurotypical peers for whom this type of social learning develops without direct teaching.”

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Reviews

“As a primary headteacher [principal] for over 27 years I have been searching for a simple way to help children realise their own well-being. What is A Thought? is a must for every school and family. It points children toward the power of thought and that well-being lies not outside but within us all. Magic!”

– Peter Anderson, St. Peter’s Primary School Headteacher, Coggesehall U.K.

“This gorgeously illustrated story is exactly what every early childhood educator and clinician needs – a way to explain the unexplainable: thoughts lead to feelings! An outstanding book I will use with all our clients.”

– Nancy Tarshis, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, Supervisor of Speech and Language Services at the Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Einstein College of Medicine.

 

 


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