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Teach big feelings with a little three-legged dog.
Classroom-ready teacher's guides, interactive lesson apps, and printable activity pages for the Daisy picture books. Social-emotional learning for ages 5 to 10, aligned to the CASEL framework.
- Lesson plans by grade band, with discussion questions
- Interactive guides you can project on a classroom screen
- Printable PDFs for centers, take-home folders, and IEP goals
What's inside your free account
One guide per book, each written for educators, school counselors, and caregivers, plus a printable activity book.
Big feelings and self-regulationDaisy Can't Help It
When Mom and Dad leave for an errand, a tiny twist in Daisy's tummy grows into a storm of feelings, and a chewed-up mess. Her family answers with compassion and a feelings chart, so children learn to notice and name big emotions.
- Self-awareness
- Self-management
- Mindfulness
Read-along edition for the classroom screenPrintable teacher's guide (PDF)Interactive classroom guide
Courage, fear, and trying againDaisy Dives In
Based on real events: after nearly drowning, Daisy must relearn to swim on three legs. She practices every day, even when it is hard, and finds the courage to help an injured manatee named Sirena.
- Self-management
- Resilience
- Relationship skills
Read-along edition for the classroom screenPrintable teacher's guide (PDF)Interactive classroom guide
Difference, belonging, and kindnessDaisy's Different
After an accident costs Daisy a leg, she faces teasing at the shelter and rejection from adopters, until a loving family helps her discover that being different does not mean being broken.
- Social awareness
- Self-compassion
- Responsible decision-making
Read-along edition for the classroom screenPrintable teacher's guide (PDF)Interactive classroom guide
Daisy Activity Book
Printable pages featuring Daisy and Serina: coloring, a maze, connect the dots, spot the differences, a feelings match, manatee fun facts, and a word search.
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Questions educators ask
Are the Daisy teacher's guides really free?
Yes. Every teacher's guide, interactive classroom guide, and the activity book are free for classroom, counseling, library, and homeschool use. We only ask you to register so we know who is using them.
What ages are the Daisy books and guides for?
The lessons are written for children ages 5 to 10, with activities organized by grade band from kindergarten through grade 5. Many activities adapt easily for Pre-K.
Are the lessons aligned to a social-emotional learning framework?
Yes. Each guide maps the story to the five CASEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Do I need the books to use the guides?
The guides are built around reading the book aloud, so you will want a copy of the matching Daisy book. Discussion questions reference specific moments in each story.
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