Behaviour Matters: Croc Needs to Wait

Behaviour Matters: Croc Needs to Wait is a funny and charming picture book that helps young children learn the value of patience and taking turns. Croc is always interrupting, rushing, and jumping ahead-until he learns that waiting can actually be a good thing!

Part of the Behaviour Matters series, this story gently introduces social-emotional themes in a way that's engaging and accessible. With helpful discussion ideas and activity suggestions included, it's perfect for reading together at home or in the classroom.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports early social-emotional development.
• Encourages positive behaviour and self-awareness.
• Promotes turn-taking and patience in everyday life.
• Great resource for teachers and parents to open discussion about emotions.

Classroom Ideas:

• Role-play scenes about waiting your turn in real-life situations.
• Create a œpatience jar where students record when they practiced waiting.
• Discuss how impatience can affect others in group settings.
• Pair with other titles in the Behaviour Matters series for a values-themed week.

Information:

• Format: Paperback
• Age Group: Under 5
• Theme: Patience, behaviour, emotional literacy
• Series: Behaviour Matters
• Author: Sue Graves