I wrote Learning to Navigate Through My Social-Emotional World during a time when the world felt heavy—right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a teacher, I saw firsthand how isolation, disrupted routines, and rising stress were affecting children. Many of my students struggled to express their feelings, solve problems peacefully, or treat others with kindness—and I knew they weren’t alone. I created this journal to give kids a safe space to understand their emotions, build empathy, and develop the tools they need to grow into kind, confident, and compassionate people.