Cultivating emotionally resilient families, one printable, one conversation, one brave feeling at a time.
Our Story
Hi, I’m Georges, a special-education teacher, parent coach, and child-development nerd with 25 years of experience walking alongside families. I created Paideia Guild after thousands of home visits, classroom circles, and kitchen-table coaching sessions taught me a simple truth:
“In a world that changes faster than any textbook can keep up, what sets our kids apart isn’t a single fact they memorize but the skills to learn, unlearn, and manage their emotions.”
Paideia Guild began as a folder of hand-drawn visuals I carried from school to school. Today it’s a full digital boutique, shipping printable tools to living rooms, therapy offices, and Google Classrooms across the United States.
Why Social-Emotional Learning Matters Now ?
American parents tell me every day that academics feel louder than ever, yet anxiety, anger outbursts, and screen-time battles still steal the show at home. That’s because:
Emotions are information. They point to needs, values, and stressors we can’t see.
Regulation is teachable. Kids aren’t “bad” ; they’re dysregulated. Skills grow the same way math facts do, through modeling, practice, and patient feedback.
We can’t pour from an empty cup. “We cannot give our children what we don’t have ourselves. Where we stop, they stop.” Paideia Guild resources serve the whole family, not just the child.
Our Philosophy in Three Promises :
- Honor Every Feeling
“Big feelings” are welcome. Anger, sadness, and fear sit at the same table as joy. We teach children to name it to tame it, and we equip adults to validate instead of silence.
- Teach Concrete Skills
Breathing visuals, calm-down corners, and visual schedules turn abstract concepts into doable steps. We ground every poster in evidence-based practices used in U.S. SEL programs, occupational therapy, and positive parenting.
- Design for Real Homes
You shouldn’t need an art degree—or a color printer that costs more than your car, to use our materials. Clean fonts, kid-friendly icons, and U.S. letter sizing mean you hit “print,” tape to a wall, and start talking.
What You’ll Find Inside the Guild ?
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Our Five Pillars
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Quick Peek at the Resources
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Emotions & Communication
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Feeling Wheel, “How Do You Feel Today?” chart, Body Cues posters…
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Calming & Regulation
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Calm-Down Corner kit, 5-Finger Breathing cards, Turtle Technique social story…
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Routines & Boundaries
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Morning Routine visual schedule, Family Rules template, If-Then Plan…
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Autonomy & Confidence
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“I Can” Statement cards, Weekly Wins journal, Growth Mindset affirmations…
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Parental Support & Connection
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Patience Wheel, Evening Gratitude Ritual, No-Perfect-Parent reminder prints…
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(Yes, every item is downloadable, printable, and classroom-friendly.)
What Makes Us Different ?
Experience You Can Trust - Two decades in U.S. schools, early-intervention programs, and foster-care settings.
Language Parents Actually Use - We tested copy against the most-searched American keywords : calm-down spot, visual schedule, gentle parenting, emotion wheel… so families find the help they need.
Inclusive & Neurodiversity-Affirming - Whether your child is autistic, gifted, traumatized, or just plain spirited, our visuals assume every brain is wired for connection.
Instant, Affordable Access - Skip shipping delays; download today, start the conversation tonight.
How to Start ?
- Browse the Shop → Filter by pillar or search phrases like “calm-down corner poster.”
- Download & Print
- Begin the Dialogue → Tape the Feeling Wheel to the fridge. Sit knee-to-knee. Ask, “Where are you right now?”
- Need guidance ? Join our free weekly email where I drop mini-lessons, coping-skill videos, and gentle nudges for parent self-care.
A Personal Invitation :
Parenting in America today can feel like balancing on a skateboard in rush-hour traffic. Algorithms shout hacks ; relatives offer outdated advice. My promise is to give you evidence-based, judgment-free tools so your family can trade chaos for connection.
Whether you’re a homeschool mom in Texas, a middle-school counselor in Ohio, or a foster dad in Oregon, Paideia Guild exists to remind you:
Emotions are messages, not mistakes, and every family can learn to read them together.
Welcome to the Guild. Let’s raise a generation that feels deeply, thinks critically, and loves courageously.
With gratitude,
Georges
Founder, Paideia Guild
