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Structured emotional development tools designed for families. Start the full 6‑month journey or choose individual themed books.
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104 Short Social Stories with Voice and Heart to Build Emotional Strength, One Page at a Time
Big Feelings Deserve Gentle Guidance · Let Stories Do the Talking · Let Growth Feel Easy ·
Big Feelings Deserve Gentle Guidance · Let Stories Do the Talking · Let Growth Feel Easy ·
Meet Our Heroes
Evergreen and Longan are brothers who see the world with curiosity, big feelings, and kind hearts. Together, they learn how to understand emotions, care for others, and grow stronger, one story at a time.
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Evergreen is a thoughtful, curious five-year-old who loves to explore and figure things out.
He helps lead the way with patience, kindness, and a natural instinct to guide his younger brother.
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Longan is three—full of energy, endless questions, and big emotions.
He’s playful, impulsive, and incredibly relatable for children learning how to express themselves.
Understanding Feelings Behind Behavior
Challenging moments aren’t bad behavior.
They’re signs your child’s emotional skills are still developing.
With empathy and consistency, children learn to manage big feelings and grow with confidence.
Elm Sprouts helps kids ages four–six develop emotional resilience
We took the original social story format, developed to support children with autism, and adapted it for today’s families.
Elm Sprouts is a series that helps parents to teach children how to identify, understand, and manage their emotions and take positive action in social settings.
These screen-friendly short stories and everyday conversations work behind the scenes to grow your child’s confidence, self-awareness, and emotional strength.
Aria Bakhishi, Educator & Mother in Hawaii — Age 2
“Seeing my daughter engage in these stories reminds me how crucial it is to start these conversations early.”
Sherry Pan, Mother, Nanjing, China — Ages 4 & 8
“It gives me the tools I need to support my children’s emotional growth in a meaningful way. I’m so grateful for how accessible and relatable these resources are. Highly recommend!”
Ashley D, Mother, Boston, Massachusetts, —Ages 4 & 6
“Elm Sprouts helped my daughter find the words to talk about her feelings in a way I hadn’t seen before. The short stories have a warm, practical approach, which gave her the confidence to share. The strategies they taught me made it easy to respond in supportive, calming ways at home. I’ve seen real progress in her communication and in our connection as a family.”
Dawn Howey, M.Ed., Kindergarten Teacher in Canada
“The students in my class relate to the characters and understand the ideas of empathy, regulation, and self-awareness.”
FAQs
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Elm Sprouts is a complete digital collection of seven themed books.
When you purchase a single series, you will receive one folder containing:
1 PDF file – Social stories without embedded audio
1 PDF file – Social stories with embedded MP3 voiceovers
MP3 audio file
Instructions – How to use the embedded-audio PDF version
Terms of Use
If you purchase the full bundle, you will receive one ZIP folder containing 7 individual folders (one for each series), with all the above files included in every folder.
All files are digital and compatible with tablets, iPads, and computers — allowing you and your child to read, listen, and learn together anytime, anywhere.
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We recommend using Elm Sprouts for about 10 minutes a day, 3–5 times per week. Each story takes only a few minutes and includes reflection questions and simple exercises to reinforce learning. With 104 stories across seven themes, families can build emotional skills steadily over weeks and months — with content designed to support up to 6 months of growth.
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Elm Sprouts is designed for parents, caregivers, and grandparents to share with children ages 4–6. The stories encourage families to explore emotions together, discuss what they learn, and complete the comprehension questions and exercises side by side. Adults at home are a child’s first teachers, and these shared moments help strengthen your bond and emotional connection.
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Elm Sprouts helps children develop emotional intelligence the ability to identify, understand, and manage their feelings, and take positive action in social settings. Over time, these stories nurture confidence, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Parents also gain insight into Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and how it supports their child’s lifelong well-being.
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Because Elm Sprouts is a digital product, we do not offer refunds. Once purchased, you’ll have immediate access to all downloadable files containing the full content and voiceovers. We encourage you to review the product information carefully before purchasing to ensure it’s right for you and your family.
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If you experience any technical issues with your download, please email us at elmsprouts@gmail.com. We’ll be happy to assist you and make sure you receive the correct files. Your learning experience matters to us, and we want it to be smooth and enjoyable from the start.