Finding Toby's Smile - Educators Pack

A Powerful SEL Resource with Lesson Plans Aligned to the Australian Curriculum
 

Finding Toby’s Smile is more than just a beautifully illustrated picture book - it’s a purposeful resource designed to support the social and emotional wellbeing of students from Prep to Year 6.
 

Told in gentle rhyme, this story follows Toby, a young boy who appears happy on the outside but is quietly struggling with difficult emotions on the inside. When a caring classmate reaches out, Toby learns the power of connection, emotional expression, and simple strategies to manage big feelings.
 

This resource includes:

• A relatable narrative that helps students explore emotional awareness and empathy
• A practical emotional regulation strategy children can use in and out of the classroom
• Four comprehensive lesson plans (Prep–Year 6) aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Clear links to Personal and Social Capability learning areas
   

Perfect for use in:

• Whole-class read-alouds
• Circle time and wellbeing sessions
• Targeted social-emotional learning programs
• Mental health awareness weeks or school wellbeing initiatives
   

Finding Toby’s Smile empowers students to recognise, articulate, and manage their emotions, while reminding us that a small act of kindness - like asking “Are you okay?” - can make a lasting impact. A Hardback children’s book written by Krystal Wade and illustrated by Janet Turner.

Printed in China
Dimensions: 11” x 8.5” (279mm x 216mm)
Print length: 36 pages

ISBN: 978-1-7636222-2-7