Ruby is a creative, adventurous girl who one day finds out that she has a worry. She hides the worry, so it grows and stops her from being her adventurous self. This book guides conversations about worries as something we can be aware of and control. Ruby discovers that everyone has worries...
A child who is unsure about what to do with a new experience learns to cultivate courage, curiosity, and a willingness to try new experiences. Reading this at any age provides an opportunity to discuss a "growth mindset," which means to be open to new experiences and take risks ...
Session One
- Listening, really listening is an act of philanthropy. We are intentionally giving our time to another person when we listen to their stories. To introduce the oral history project, begin by watching the StoryCorps video describing the “ ...
Kwame Alexander’s award winning book “The Undefeated” is a poem to celebrate the creativity, perseverance, grit and impact of Black Americans on the history of the United States of America. It is both a call to action and a reminder to all that we must never give up.
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Jeremy longs for the popular tennis shoes worn by many of his classmates but his grandmother insists he doesn’t need them. In “Those Shoes, author Maribeth Boelts explores the themes of generosity, friendship and the difference between needs and wants.
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In this book, Sonia and her friends share what is unique about each one of them as they work together to plant a garden. It is their differences that make the garden diverse and beautiful. The reader is invited to consider how they interact with the world and the ways they are...
In “Hey, Little Ant,” a boy comes across an ant and is faced with the choice of squishing the ant or not. This rhyming book explores the very different perpectives of a boy and the ant he is about to squish. They debate the merits of each creature's life through humor and empathy....
We all recognize that every child is born to be uniquely themselves, but we also recognize the call to conform and minimize differences. This book challenges children (and maybe adults too) to embrace the many ways we can all be our best selves. Every child is...
When Stella loses pleasure in her classwork, she takes us “through the cracks” of a classroom and shows what is happening to all of the students who are not interested and engaged in their learning. We visit classrooms where students are actually learning because their emotional,...
Resource Guide by Maureen Klein
Introduction
This resource guide includes video, literature guides, activities, and lessons that may be used individually or as a comprehensive unit. The discussions and lessons are intended to empower youth voice and guide them...