“Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think” is a storybook designed to teach children how to manage their emotions, particularly anger and frustration. It narrates the story of Tucker Turtle, a character who learns to control his reactions when he gets mad. The story outlines a four-step process: recognizing feelings, stopping physical reactions, taking deep breaths to calm down, and thinking of solutions to problems. This educational resource, developed by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, is geared towards helping young children develop healthy emotional regulation skills through a simple and engaging narrative.
