I Need A Hug: 5 Meaningful Activities About Friendship
“I Need a Hug” by Aaron Blabey is a sweet story of a porcupine that just needs a hug but all of the other animals…
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A Flicker of Hope: Activities of Hope & Resilience
“A Flicker of Hope” is a beautiful book about a little candle whose flame is not as bright as it once was. The story is…
The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do: Discussing a Growth Mindset
“The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do” by Ashely Spires is a very accurate depiction of what kids go through when they are confronted with something that…
Tomorrow Most Likely: Activities That Activate Students’ Imaginations
“Tomorrow Most Likely” by Dave Eggers is an unexpected favorite read-aloud with whimsical pictures and just the right spark of imagination. This book starts with…
11 Favorite Mentor Text to Teach Informational Writing
Informational writing is one of the most common forms of writing that we use in our everyday lives. Before teaching students any form of writing,…
Cloudette: Promoting Perseverance in Your Students
If you have not yet read “Cloudette” by Tom Lichtenheld, you are in for a treat. Cloudette is an adorable little cumulus cloud. While she…
Listening with my Heart: Activities about Self-Compassion
“Listening with my Heart” by Gabi Garcia is a beautiful story that touches on kindness, empathy, and self-compassion. Esperenza spreads kindness to others but when…
Activities to Talk about Feelings with “In My Heart: A …
I just want to give this book a big hug…I love it so much, it is one that i find myself pulling out time and…
I Am Love: Favorite Activities to Promote Compassion
Just as all Peter Reynold and Susan Verde’s collaboration books are, this “I am Love” is really a special one. It celebrates kindness, compassion, self-love,…
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