FAQs
Find answers about Zoy's SEL resources, programs, and how to get started.
1. Understanding Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?
Social-emotional learning (or SEL) is the method through which children (and even adults!) understand and manage emotions. SEL also empowers us to feel and show empathy for others, to set and achieve goals, to establish and maintain healthy relationships, and to make responsible decisions. Moreover, it is the foundation for emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills that we use throughout our lives.
Why is SEL essential?
Research from CASEL shows that students with strong SEL skills are more likely to graduate, succeed academically, and maintain healthy relationships. SEL provides the emotional foundation children need before they can fully engage with academic learning.
2. For the Curious Parents
How can I introduce my child to Zoy's World?
Download the Zoy Storybook App or open the SEL Stories page. The stories are for children about 2–8. Eight picture books are free, with no sign-up and no child profile. Notes for grown-ups are not in the published stories.
Are Zoy's resources age-specific?
Yes. The stories are for children about 2–8. The Building Blocks of Emotions workbooks are for ages 2–5 and 6–8.
How can I begin my child's adventure with Zoy's storybook app?
Download the Zoy Storybook App from the App Store or Google Play. Eight picture books are free, with no sign-up and no child profile. One monthly or yearly subscription unlocks the rest of the library, including Calm Corner. Apple or Google bills the subscription.
Are the adventures and lessons in Zoy's World designed for a specific age group?
Zoy content is primarily designed for children ages 2–8, with stories and activities calibrated for developmental stages within that range.
3. For the Passionate Educators
Can a school buy Classroom Compass?
No. Those pages describe prompts and activities so a family can see the work. Zoy does not sell them to a school. The app does not track a class or a student.
What age are the stories for?
The stories are for children about 2–8. A free shelf is open to everyone, with no child profile. A subscription unlocks the rest of the library, including Calm Corner.
Does Zoy coach teachers?
No. Zoy does not offer coaching, in person or online. The For Schools pages describe the curriculum and the stories so a family can trust the work. They are not a school offer.
4. For the Thoughtful Therapists
Does Zoy sell a package to therapists?
No. The stories and the printed toolkit are for a family. A note from a therapist is support. Zoy does not sell coaching or a clinic package.
Is Classroom Compass a therapy tool Zoy sells?
No. The page describes older classroom writeups. The app is picture books and Calm Corner audio. It does not include a class tracker or a session plan.
5. General Queries
How did the world of Zoy come into existence?
Zoy was founded by a team of child psychologists, educators, and award-winning authors who saw a gap between research on social-emotional learning and the tools available to parents and teachers. Our mission is to make SEL accessible through engaging stories.
How can I get the best experience from Zoy's digital storybooks and app?
Read a story together and pause on a feeling. Notes for grown-ups are not in the published stories. The app has no child profile.
Are there school, educator, or therapist licenses?
No. Zoy does not sell institutional licenses, bulk school orders, or coaching. A family uses the app. Printed books and the Empowerment Toolkit are sold by retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble online.
Can a school or a therapy center buy a package?
No. Zoy does not sell to schools or therapy centers. The app has a free shelf and one family subscription. Printed story books and the toolkit are on retailer sites.