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Emotions Aquarium Educator Guide Complete 8 Lesson Plan Bundle for Grades K–2 The Emotions Aquarium Educator Guide is a full curriculum bundle that brings the entire Emotions Aquarium picture book series by Diane Alber to life through engaging, ready-to-use social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and activities. With over 230 pages and more than 100 printable worksheets, this comprehensive guide is designed to help children understand emotions, develop healthy self-regulation strategies, and build empathy in a fun and accessible way. There are 8 Lesson Plans included. Each lesson plan is based on one of the sea creature characters from the series and follows a consistent structure—making it easy for teachers, counselors, and parents to implement in any setting. Whether you are teaching in a classroom, leading a small group, or working one-on-one with a child, this guide gives you everything you need to create impactful emotional learning experiences. What’s Included: • Complete lesson plans for each Emotions Aquarium book character (Read, Discuss, Activity) • Over 100 printable worksheets that support emotional identification and expression • Hands-on art activities and writing prompts to help children process and communicate feelings • Calming strategies and mindfulness activities embedded into each lesson • Flexible formats for classroom, counseling, or home-based learning Ideal For: • SEL curriculum in kindergarten through second grade • School counselors, behavioral specialists, and classroom teachers • Morning meetings, emotional learning centers, or intervention groups • Homeschool parents and caregivers supporting emotional development Aligned with CASEL core competencies, this all-in-one guide gives children the tools to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions—while reinforcing key life skills like empathy, confidence, kindness, and self-awareness. This is the complete lesson plan bundl