Our classrooms are made up of such wonderful, diverse groups of children each year. This makes it so important to celebrate diversity with your students. Here is a list of a few of my favorite books about diversity to share with your class! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full … [Read more...] about Social Awareness: Celebrating Diversity
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Picture Books about Positive Thinking Skills
Staying positive, even when we have a bad day, can be a challenge for kids and adults alike. Using books, we can help students keep a good outlook on their day. Here are a few of my favorite picture books about positive thinking skills! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Positive Thinking Skills
Picture Books about Empathy
Developing empathy is a hard concept for young kids. Using read alouds to teach students this SEL skill can help! Here is a list of some of my favorite books about empathy to use in the classroom. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Stand in My Shoes … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Empathy
Books to Teach Rules in the Classroom
Mentor texts are great for teaching content areas, however, it is also wonderful to use books to teach rules in the classroom. Starting the year off by laying the groundwork for rules and expectations will make the rest of the year run so much smoother! Why Use Books to Teach Rules? "A story … [Read more...] about Books to Teach Rules in the Classroom
Read-Aloud: Say Something!
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds In this book ... Reynolds encourages kids to use their voice. He discusses different ways to say something - with words, actions and creativity. Reynolds also explains that your voice is important, even if it feels as though no … [Read more...] about Read-Aloud: Say Something!
Read-Aloud: Stick and Stone
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry In this book ... When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with Pinecone, the pair become friends. But when Stick get stuck, can Stone return the favor? Recommended for: friendship, anti-bullying, kindness Check out … [Read more...] about Read-Aloud: Stick and Stone