Soothing Sammy Emotions Program
Regular price
$59.97
Help Little Learners Navigate BIG Feelings!
Make your calm-down corner a place children actually want to visit.
Big feelings are a normal part of growing up. But when a child is overwhelmed, frustrated, or struggling to communicate, knowing how to help can be hard.
Meet Soothing Sammy—a cuddly golden retriever and easy-to-use social-emotional learning program that helps children practice calming their bodies, expressing their feelings, and finding solutions to everyday problems.
Created by an early childhood educator with more than 20 years of experience, Sammy makes emotional learning playful, concrete, and easier for adults to introduce at home or in the classroom.
One simple phrase starts the routine: “Sammy Time!”
Imagine what your child or classroom could practice
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Calming down: Explore simple calming strategies when emotions feel overwhelming.
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Naming feelings: Help children recognize and communicate how they feel.
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Solving problems: Practice thinking through what happened and what to do next.
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Building independence: Give children a familiar routine they can learn with adult guidance and practice.
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Learning through play: Use stories, songs, sensory activities, and playful experiences to make social-emotional skills engaging.
A simple, four-step routine you can start using
1. Read Sammy’s story.
Introduce children to Sammy and discover how he helps his friends when they feel upset.
2. Build Sammy’s house.
Use an empty box or container to create a special Sammy space. Add simple household items and calming tools inspired by the story.
3. Practice “Sammy Time.”
When a child feels overwhelmed, gently remind them of the Sammy routine and help them choose a calming strategy that works for them.
4. Talk, connect, and problem-solve.
Once the child is ready, help them identify their feelings, talk about what happened, and consider a positive next step.
Everything you need to get started
Your Soothing Sammy Emotions Program includes:
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Soothing Sammy children's book — a colorful, child-friendly story that introduces calming strategies.
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Sammy plush golden retriever — a soft, cuddly, machine washable companion that helps bring the story to life. (9"x9"x3")
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Sammy music downloads — digital songs to reinforce the Sammy experience.
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Digital curriculum and activity resources — printable materials, a two-week curriculum, coloring pages, a Sammy mask project, feelings poster, and sensory-play ideas.
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Soothing Sammy Activity Guide — a 200-page book filled with play-based activities for emotions, sharing, safety, transitions, shopping, car rides, and mealtimes.
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Sammy house stickers — add a special touch to your Sammy space.
Digital components are emailed after purchase, so you can begin exploring the resources while your physical items are on their way.
Made for real homes and busy preschool classrooms
For preschool teachers and childcare centers: Introduce a consistent calm-down routine, support social-emotional learning, and give children a concrete character and space to connect with when they need help regulating their emotions.
For parents and caregivers: Practice emotional skills during everyday challenges, from transitions and frustration to sharing and communicating needs.
For children who need extra support: The program can be adapted to meet individual learning and developmental needs, with adults providing support as needed.
Loved by families and educators
Educators and families love how Soothing Sammy makes emotional learning engaging, approachable, and meaningful for young children. Teachers share how Sammy helps children connect with calming routines, enjoy a dedicated safe space, and practice self-regulation at their own pace. From preschool classrooms to toddler rooms and home environments, reviewers appreciate the flexibility of the program, the engaging golden retriever character, and the practical resources that support children through big feelings and transitions. One parent shared how much Sammy helped their child with emotional regulation during a difficult transition, while educators have seen children embrace Sammy so enthusiastically that they ask to read the books again and create their own Sammy houses at home. Soothing Sammy gives adults a practical, child-friendly way to nurture emotional skills—one little step at a time.
Created by an educator who understands young children
Soothing Sammy was designed by Jeana Kinne, MA, an early childhood professional with more than 20 years of experience, including parent education, special education, and preschool leadership.
Her goal is to make practical social-emotional learning resources that adults can use with the children in their care—without needing to purchase a whole collection of extra materials.
Give children a friendly way to practice BIG feelings
You don't have to wait for a difficult moment to teach emotional skills. Introduce Sammy when children are calm, practice the routine together, and help them build familiarity over time.
Bring Soothing Sammy into your home or classroom today.
Soothing Sammy is an educational resource. Children develop emotional-regulation skills at different rates and may continue to need adult support.
About the Author:
This product was designed by Jeana Kinne, MA, a Child Development Specialist with more than 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood Field (including Parent Education, Special Education and as a Preschool Director.) Jeana's program will walk you through every step of setting up the Soothing Sammy program in your home or classroom.
For all Soothing Sammy orders:
- Please accept emails when asked at checkout to ensure you receive the digital components of this program along with updates.
- One Sammy Kit is all you need for a family, or an entire classroom. You can add extra Soothing Sammy plush dogs if you have more than one child.
- This Program was created to meet children where they are and can be easily adapted for children with special needs
- After you place an order, we will send you a tracking number along with delivery updates.
- Please email support@jdeducational.com if you have any questions.
More Questions?
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Helping Children With Special Needs
Using Soothing Sammy in the Classroom
