The holiday season is upon us which means it’s the perfect time to talk about being thankful and the importance of expressing gratitude with our students. When we are able to reflect on the things that we are thankful for, and show gratitude for even the little things we are happier and healthier in … [Read more...] about Thankful Read-Aloud Books
SEL
SEL Picture Books
Social Emotional Learning is more important than ever! Picture books are an amazing way to teach SEL skills in the classroom. Here are some of my favorite SEL picture books to share with your class! I’m sharing all of these books on video too! Check out the Social Emotional Learning Books video … [Read more...] about SEL Picture Books
Goal Setting Picture Books
We want our students to be problem solvers. We want them to be able to set goals and achieve them! Giving them something to focus on and work towards will build their perseverance. Using picture books allows them to see someone else go through this process. It gives them an outside … [Read more...] about Goal Setting Picture Books
Kindness Books for the Classroom
As teachers, we want our students to be kind. One of the best ways that I know how to teach them that is with picture book read-alouds! Kindness books are an invaluable tool for discussion. Books help send that message by introducing students to engaging, kind characters and story lines that … [Read more...] about Kindness Books for the Classroom
Picture Books for Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning is such an important topic in the elementary school classroom. SEL skills are more important than ever! Books are a great way to introduce them to students. Here is a huge collection of picture books for Social Emotional Learning! Books for Social Emotional … [Read more...] about Picture Books for Social Emotional Learning
Picture Books about Decision Making
Helping students understand how to make decisions is an important SEL skill. Using read alouds can help start a discussion about it. Here are a few of my favorite picture books about decision making skills! Picture Books about Decision Making Skills: Click each link to find books for each … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Decision Making