The Calm Crew: 3 Rhyming Stories That Teach Kids Calmness, Planning, and Positive Thinking for Self-Government Skills Hardcover – February 23, 2026

Meet The Calm Crew, three friends who learn how to find calm, keep calm, and use calm to make wise choices, even when life feels hard. Told in cheerful rhymes, each book teaches a simple Teaching Self-Government skill kids can remember and practice right away.Book One: Finding Calm InsideWhen big feelings hit, the Calm Crew learns what’s happening in the brain. With Mrs. Jensen’s help, they notice when they’ve slipped into “fight or flight,” name the uneasy feelings, and turn their “thinking brain” back on so they can solve problems in a peaceful way.Kids learn what calm feels like, how emotions can block thinking, and how calm is a choice they can practice anytime.Book Two: Planning Power!Park-clean day does not go as expected, and the Calm Crew discovers that calm takes practice, plus a plan. With Mr. Jensen’s guidance, they create their first Calm Plan, a simple step-by-step way to get calm and stay kind when things go wrong.Kids learn how to spot early signs of being uncalm, use breathing and helpful self-talk, and plan ahead so they feel steady and confident.Book Three: Choosing Power!On presentation day, nervous thoughts try to take over. With Mrs. Carson’s help, the Calm Crew learns that thoughts are like trains: you can choose which one to ride. They practice swapping anxious thoughts for calm, brave ones, and they feel the difference right away.Kids learn how thoughts shape feelings, how to replace fear with courage, and how choosing calm thoughts builds self-mastery and success. Read more