Ideal for children who act quickly without thinking or need help learning to make safe choices.
Does your child act quickly without thinking... especially when something feels exciting or new?
"Ellie Makes a Safe Choice" is a fun and engaging children's story that helps kids slow down and make better decisions using a simple, powerful tool:
Stop. Look. Think.
Perfect for children ages 3-7, this book teaches safety, impulse control, and decision-making in a way kids actually understand.
Teaches Real-Life Safety Skills
Helps children pause, assess situations, and make safer choices in everyday life.
Relatable Story Kids Connect With
Ellie experiences "zoom feelings" (impulses) and learns how to slow down and think before acting.
Simple, Memorable SEL Tool
"Stop, Look, Think" is easy for kids to remember and use independently.
Includes Teaching Pages (Only in the Book)
Practical exercises, discussion prompts, and guidance for parents, teachers, and therapists.
Perfect for Special Education & Therapy
Ideal for impulse control, safety awareness, and self-regulation skills.
Great for Classrooms & Homeschooling
Supports SEL curriculum, behavior management, and life skills training.
Parent-Friendly & Easy to Use
No prep needed-just read and apply the tool together.
Story Also Available on YouTube
Watch on @SleepyTimeAnimatedStoriesKids
(Teaching tools and activities are exclusive to the book)
Available in Spanish
Perfect for bilingual families and classrooms
- Parents of children ages 3-7
- Preschool & early elementary teachers
- School counselors & therapists
- Special education professionals
- Homeschooling families
How to pause before acting
How to look at their surroundings
How to ask, "Is this safe?"
How to make safer, smarter choices
That big feelings and fast actions are normal-but manageable
From Brainwave Adventures, the Little Lessons series teaches essential life skills through simple stories and practical tools kids can actually use.