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Team Supercrew Reading Guide

Build Emotional Regulation Skills Through Story

Simple tips for reading Team Supercrew books together at every age.

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Why Team Supercrew?

Research shows that children learn best through stories, play, and relatable characters. That is why each Team Supercrew book is designed with your child in mind, featuring:

Simple, repetitive storylines that meet children at their developmental level.

Rich illustrations that help children explore emotions and thoughts through visual cues.

Memorable, relatable characters who model emotional regulation in everyday situations.

Team Supercrew plush toys and book

Our Books Grow with Your Child

Here are some tips for each stage of development.

Ages 2 to 4

Learning with Repetition and Visuals

At this stage, children love hearing the same story over and over. It helps them connect with the characters and their emotions.

Ask questions while you read

“How do you think the character is feeling? What tells you that? Look at their face and body for clues.”

Talk about the why

“Why do you think they feel that way?”

Encourage pretend play

Kids this age will love pretending to be their favorite Team Supercrew character!

Ages 5 to 7

Connecting Strategies to Their Own Experiences

Kids in this age range are ready to practice emotional regulation with gentle guidance.

Explore feelings and actions

“Sarah says she feels scared. How can you tell? What is her face and body showing? What might she do if she’s scared?”

Relate to real life

After reading, talk about times when your child has felt the same way or faced a similar situation.

Ages 8 and up

Thinking More Deeply

Older children can dive into complex ideas like empathy and understand the core concepts of how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected.

Discuss thoughts and perspectives

Encourage your child to explore the characters’ thoughts and consider how different people might see the same situation differently.

“What do you think Miko is feeling? How might someone else think about this situation?”

Challenge tricky thoughts

At this age, children can also relate to the idea that some thoughts can be “tricky” or “untrue.” For example, you might ask:

“Miko thinks everyone is having fun while she is sleeping. Do you think that’s true?”

A Final Tip

Children learn emotional regulation skills best during calm moments. Team Supercrew books are perfect for these times, allowing you to role-play and practice skills that your child can use later when navigating “big feelings” situations.

Thank you for being part of the Team Supercrew family! We’re here to support you every step of the way. Feel free to share your feedback or questions with us on social media. We would love to hear from you!

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