Uncle Aaron’s Children’s SEL Series
Social-Emotional Learning for Ages 4–8, With a Veteran-Led Twist
August 2025
The Uncle Aaron’s Children’s SEL Series is a 10-book collection that brings emotional intelligence to life for children ages 4–8 through engaging animal characters, multicultural storytelling, and veteran-led read-alouds.
Developed with trauma-awareness and CASEL standards in mind, each book uses story-driven learning and interactive activities to teach foundational SEL skills, like kindness, resilience, and teamwork, making it ideal for classrooms, homes, or therapeutic environments.
Each story is narrated by the wise and nurturing "Uncle Aaron," who helps young characters like Benny Bunny and Millie Mouse navigate everyday challenges through courage, empathy, and reflection.
The books are available in multiple languages and feature interactive elements like “Kindness Quest Journals” and “Design Your Fort” blueprints to reinforce SEL lessons. Unique to this series are live and recorded veteran storytimes in various languages, helping kids connect across cultures and generations.
This series is especially suited for Pre-K to 2nd grade, SEL-based classrooms, bilingual families, and faith-friendly educators looking to blend emotional skills with real-world applications in a fun, affirming way.
Program Snapshot:
- Audience: Children ages 4–8 (Pre-K to Grade 2)
- Core Focus: Emotional literacy, resilience, teamwork, kindness
- Format: 10-book picture series + activities + bilingual read-alouds
- Tools: SEL journals, adventure maps, live veteran storytimes
- Setting: Classrooms, homes, bilingual programs, military families
- Spiritual Lens: Value-based and inclusive (not explicitly religious)
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