Bring Ada into your classroom.
Ada was written for the moments teachers care about most: the morning check-in, the hard afternoon, the child who can't yet say what's wrong. Here's how the book helps.
Builds emotional vocabulary
Ada's story gives students simple, non-judgmental words for what they feel — the foundation of self-awareness, the first pillar of social-emotional learning.
Practices real calm-down skills
The companion journal gives students gentle calm-down ideas to try: breathing, drawing, movement, and quiet breaks.
Opens safe conversations
A read-aloud that invites sharing without putting anyone on the spot — perfect for morning meetings and circle time.
Watch a 2-minute read-aloud teaser
A short taste of the story to share with your class before reading the full book together.
Classroom idea
Start an Ada calm corner
- Print the feelings chart and hang it where students can point to how they feel on the way in.
- Add a soft seat, a small timer, and a few coloring pages from the Ada coloring book.
- Keep a "pen that listens" journal there — students can draw or write the feeling, then rejoin the class when they're ready.
Ada's Big Feelings Classroom Pack
39 pages for K–4 classrooms: read-aloud guide, calm corner sign and choice cards, 3 group activities, a certificate, plus everything in the Family Pack.
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For teachers: Get Ada's free Feelings Chart.
A gentle, printable chart to help kids name what they feel — and a little support for you, too.