This story is about a young girl and how her teacher and classmates can't pronounce her name. The mom then takes the daughter on a journey to learn toThis story is about a young girl and how her teacher and classmates can't pronounce her name. The mom then takes the daughter on a journey to learn to sing her name. In the end she teaches her class the song and they learn her name and stop making fun of it. I would use this book towards the beginning of the year to teach students how everyone's name is special and important so we should say them correctly....more
This is a book about a shark that is scared of the dentist but then the dentist won't see her because she is a shark. I like this book because it the This is a book about a shark that is scared of the dentist but then the dentist won't see her because she is a shark. I like this book because it the dolphin is showing their unkind bias towards sharks and refuses to help her, but then realizes that it was unkind. I would use this book in a lesson about being kind to others and always helping people even if they are different than you....more
This book is about a girl's journey thru the woods and how she can start to see the season change from summer to fall. I would use this book in a lessThis book is about a girl's journey thru the woods and how she can start to see the season change from summer to fall. I would use this book in a lesson about the seasons changing. I could also use this book when the season changes and then take the students on a walk to look for similar things to what they saw in the book....more
This is a book about a caterpillar that is attempting to use patience on his journey to become a butterfly. He is not doing very well though. I reallyThis is a book about a caterpillar that is attempting to use patience on his journey to become a butterfly. He is not doing very well though. I really like how the book uses scientific terms and is scientifically accurate. I would use this book to do a lesson on patience and how it is important. I could also use this book as a fun read aloud when we study butterflies in science....more
This book is about a young boy who sees his dad as a grizzly bear, even though he is not. He really just likes to be outside and take naps. The dad isThis book is about a young boy who sees his dad as a grizzly bear, even though he is not. He really just likes to be outside and take naps. The dad is a bear because he gives the best bear hugs when the boy is scared. I would read this book aloud to my class as a fun read aloud, not a lesson. I really like how the family was a blended family but that it was not mentioned, just normal....more
This is a book about colors that decided to segregate themselves because each was better than the others. The two individuals from the colors fell in This is a book about colors that decided to segregate themselves because each was better than the others. The two individuals from the colors fell in love with each other and had a baby. All the colors then saw how important it was to not segregate and became one community again. I could use this book in a simple lesson about colors. The primary and mixing of colors. The lesson I would use this book for though is one about how everyone is better together and should be loved because of their color. Not loved without thinking of their color (skin tone)....more
This is a book about a ghost trying to make friends with a human and getting nervous about meeting. By the end they become great friends. I would use This is a book about a ghost trying to make friends with a human and getting nervous about meeting. By the end they become great friends. I would use this book around Halloween, because that is when the book is based as well. I would create a friendship lesson about not changing who you are to become friends with someone. They will be friends with you no matter what, and if they won't then you shouldn't be friends....more
This book is about crayons going back to school. The book is not critical at all but is a fun read. I would use this book on the first day of school tThis book is about crayons going back to school. The book is not critical at all but is a fun read. I would use this book on the first day of school to calm the students' jitters....more
This book is about family love and the comfort it can bring to a child. I would not use this in my class as a lesson, but I would use it in my libraryThis book is about family love and the comfort it can bring to a child. I would not use this in my class as a lesson, but I would use it in my library or as a suggested read for families. ...more
This story is about an alligator who has a major fear of swallowing a watermelon seed. Then he does and starts to panic and overthink. i would use thiThis story is about an alligator who has a major fear of swallowing a watermelon seed. Then he does and starts to panic and overthink. i would use this story to teach about stopping and calming ourselves down before we start to panic about something. I could then lead the lesson into ways to calm ourselves down. ...more
This story is about a little girl and the ups and downs. Also, all of the many challenges she faces that day. I would use this book as a lesson about This story is about a little girl and the ups and downs. Also, all of the many challenges she faces that day. I would use this book as a lesson about trying over and over and to go with the flow when things don't go your way....more
The story is about a child that doesn't want to go to bed so they create a monster. Then they do want to go to bed but the monster won't. I would use The story is about a child that doesn't want to go to bed so they create a monster. Then they do want to go to bed but the monster won't. I would use this book to go over shapes, because the monster is made up of different shapes. Or I could use the book as a listening lesson, because the boy didn't lesson and then had to deal with the monster also not listening....more
This book is a lot of fun but does not talk about any topics. The art is stunning though. I would use this book as a fun read aloud in class but not iThis book is a lot of fun but does not talk about any topics. The art is stunning though. I would use this book as a fun read aloud in class but not in a lesson....more
I like this book because it is breaking gender stereotypes, but I wish the book did not say boys and girls repetitively because I wish it included nonI like this book because it is breaking gender stereotypes, but I wish the book did not say boys and girls repetitively because I wish it included non-binary people as well. I would use this book though to talk about gender stereotypes. I would open up the conversation to outside of colors such as toys, roles, etc....more
This book is made up superheroes for each letter of the alphabet. The pages are also full of alliteration. Also, the bright colors and cool art make tThis book is made up superheroes for each letter of the alphabet. The pages are also full of alliteration. Also, the bright colors and cool art make the story appealing to young children. I would use this book when going over the alphabet with young children both in whole group and with students that need extra support....more
This book is about a dog waiting for his owners' baby to grow up. He keeps saying how good he is at waiting even though he is not. His owners also hapThis book is about a dog waiting for his owners' baby to grow up. He keeps saying how good he is at waiting even though he is not. His owners also happen to be two women. I would use this book as a fun read aloud since the book is funny. But if students decide to start a conversation about the two moms, I will lead them through it and answer question. But since it is not the point of the book, I will not start the conversation....more
This book is about a dad struggling with PTSD from serving overseas. And how as a family they healed together using yoga. I would use this book to talThis book is about a dad struggling with PTSD from serving overseas. And how as a family they healed together using yoga. I would use this book to talk about mental health with my class in a way that is easy for students to grasp. Also, I would talk about healthy practices and have the class do yoga after....more
This book is about a town that is dirty until Michael comes through and tells them about recycling. In the back of this book is tips about how to recyThis book is about a town that is dirty until Michael comes through and tells them about recycling. In the back of this book is tips about how to recycle. I would use this book to teach about recycling and then start a project where we as a class recycle at home and in the classroom....more
This book is about a young boy with autism and how he uses a talking device to express his words. I really liked how the mom stands up for her son wheThis book is about a young boy with autism and how he uses a talking device to express his words. I really liked how the mom stands up for her son when others are mean and how they expressed the emotions the boy was feeling as well. I would use this book as a part of an acceptance lesson or when talking about different disabilities. I think the book did a wonderful job representing children with disabilities and the book could lead to wonderful conversations with the whole class. ...more
This is a book about the love a grandma and granddaughter share. While this book would be great for at home use, I would most likely not include it inThis is a book about the love a grandma and granddaughter share. While this book would be great for at home use, I would most likely not include it in my classroom. If I did include it in my classroom, it would be in the library for students to read or take home. ...more
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