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,…
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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…
3 Mini-Lessons to Teach Character Traits
Teaching characters to students in upper elementary grades starts to get more complex than the character traits taught in primary grades. We not only think…
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,…
Unplugged: Activities to Discuss Screen Time with Students
“Unplugged” by Steve Antony was a favorite right from the first time that I read it. Unplugged tells the story of Blip, she is an…
“What Do You Do With a Problem?” Problem Solving Activities
“What Do You Do With a Problem?” by Kobi Yamada is a story that is sure to leave an impact on your students. Many times…
Where Are You From? Activities to Promote Acceptance
“Where Are You From” by Yamile Saied Mendez is a beautiful story that you will love sharing with your students. Classmates continue to ask the…
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