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“My child was struggling with increased anxiety with return to school and I went looking for resources to help him. He loves learning from stories and when I shared the story of the thoughtful turtle and the protective porcupine, he LOVED it. The story reframed our language for talking about stress reactions which activate the protective porcupine. I shared it with his teachers and they loved it so much that I bought additional licenses and they shared the video with their classes.”
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“This is one of the most engaging and age appropriate resources I’ve come across so far when discussing the stress response with elementary kiddos, I absolutely love it!! Very appreciative of the variety of activities included as well, and the posters are such a hit!”
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“I am a play therapist, and I feel like I’ve been looking for this perfect book for my whole career!! I have used so many different books and charts and posters over the years to try to explain the stress response to children in an understandable AND interesting way, and this does it!”
Social Worker Superpowers
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Help kids understand what’s happening in their brains during moments of stress, overwhelm, or big emotions—without overwhelming them. This engaging, trauma-informed SEL lesson teaches students all about the fight-flight-freeze response in a kid-friendly, empowering way.
Meet the Thoughtful Turtle Brain (prefrontal cortex) and the Protective Porcupine Brain (amygdala)—two lovable characters who help kids understand how their brain reacts to stress and what they can do to feel safe, calm, and in control again.
This highly-rated resource is ideal for parents, classroom teachers, school counselors, SEL leaders, and therapists looking for a simple, clear, and engaging way to teach emotional regulation and brain-based behavior.
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Topics Covered:
✏️ Common stressors kids face
✏️ The Fight-Flight-Freeze Response
✏️ Coping strategies for emotional regulation
✏️ How to calm the brain + return to safe thinking
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What’s Included:
✔️ 11-minute Animated Video (with background music)
✔️ Printable or Google Slides™ Book-Style Lesson
✔️ 4 Visual Reference Posters for your classroom or calm corner
✔️ Sorting Cards (digital + printable) to reinforce learning
✔️ Calming Tool Check-In Slider (great for desks or calming stations)
✔️ Worksheets & Reflection Activities
✔️ Digital Spinner with 30 interactive questions/prompts
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Why Teachers & Counselors Love It:
✔️ “This is by far my favorite resource. I use it almost every day.”
✔️ “A fun and engaging way to teach kids how their brain works.”
✔️ “My students still talk about the Protective Porcupine and Thoughtful Turtle!”
✔️ “The visuals are fantastic, and the cut & paste activities made review a breeze.”
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Perfect For:
➜ Classroom guidance & SEL lessons
➜ Individual or small group counseling
➜ Trauma-informed practices
➜ Calm Corners & behavior support
➜ Parents & therapists working 1:1 with children
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Help kids build awareness, confidence, and regulation tools—by learning how their brains work. A must-have for any trauma-sensitive, emotionally smart learning environment!
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