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Nia Learns to Wait: A Children’s Story About Patience, Turn-Taking, and Self-Control - Softcover

Mckenzie, Natalie

 
9798249307202: Nia Learns to Wait: A Children’s Story About Patience, Turn-Taking, and Self-Control

Synopsis

Waiting can be hard—especially for young children learning to manage big feelings.

Nia Learns to Wait is a warm and encouraging children’s book that helps kids understand patience, turn-taking, and self-control through relatable everyday moments at school and home. Nia is bright, curious, and full of energy, but waiting doesn’t always come easy. With gentle guidance, practical strategies, and lots of encouragement, Nia learns that waiting is a skill—and skills can be practiced.

This story supports children as they learn to pause, breathe, and make thoughtful choices, all while feeling accepted and understood.

Perfect for ages 8-12, this book is ideal for:
• Teaching patience and impulse control
• Supporting social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Classroom read-alouds and counseling sessions
• Helping children navigate turn-taking and big feelings

Written by first-grade teacher Natalie McKenzie, Nia Learns to Wait offers a compassionate message that reminds children—and the adults who support them—that growth takes time, practice, and kindness.

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