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Amazing Books That Inspire Environmental Responsibility These environment books focus on different aspects of saving the planet including deforestation, plastic reduction and saving habitats. They explain environmental responsibility in ways for children of different ages to understand. Environmental Responsibility More Read More … ….

26 Diverse Children’s Books for Father’s Day These diverse books for Father’s Day celebrate their unconditional love for their children. They are a great way for your students to see different types of families from different cultures. Diverse Books for Read More … ….

Growth Mindset Quotes for Student Discussions Explore 20 growth mindset quotes perfect for use as discussion starters in the classroom, along with example response questions. Using Growth Mindset Quotes Teachers promote a growth mindset on a daily basis through reading Read More … ….

Effective Methods of Praise to Develop a Growth Mindset Develop a growth mindset in your students through your praise. Emphasising effort and perseverance will help them be in control of their own learning success. Growth Mindset Teaching and Praise Are Read More … ….

Talking to Young Children about Pride Month Celebrate Pride Month with a collection of wonderful picture books and resources to use a home or in the classroom. Promote acceptance, not discrimination and listen to children without judgement through simple and Read More … ….

Promoting a Growth Mindset in the Classroom Nurturing a growth mindset classroom will help your students believe they can grow and develop to achieve their goals, push through challenges, use different learning strategies and learn from their mistakes. What is Read More … ….

29 Inspiring Growth Mindset Books for Children Having a growth mindset helps your students achieve their educational and personal goals. Explore these growth mindset books to help your students understand how they can improve their abilities. Inspiring Growth Mindset Books Read More … ….

Resources to Nurture a Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset Explore a wealth of resources to support your students in developing a growth mindset. You will find a list of picture books, short videos, online resources and growth mindset reading related Read More … ….

26 Diverse Children’s Books about Mothers These diverse books about mothers celebrate their unconditional love for their children. They are a great way for your students to discuss different types of families from different cultures. Diverse Picture Books About Mothers Read More … ….

Thinking Skills and Problem-Solving Teaching Resources The suggested resources, picture books and videos support the teaching of thinking skills strategies, including critically and creatively solving problems. Thinking Skills and Problem-Solving in the Classroom According to the IB learner profile, effective Read More … ….

Resources to Promote Risk-Taking and Confidence in Children Risk-takers seek new ideas, make good decisions and communicate their opinions. These picture books and resources foster confidence in children by facing unfamiliar situations with confidence and standing up for their beliefs. Read More … ….

25 of the Best Books for Thinkers and Problem Solvers Explore picture books to promote independent thinkers in your classroom. They illustrate independent problem-solvers who develop creative ideas, make connections and are critical and creative thinkers. Thinkers and Problem-Solvers in Read More … ….

28 of the Best Books about Confidence and Risk-Taking This collection of books about confidence and risking-taking follow characters approaching new and unfamiliar situations, seeking new ideas, making good decisions, communicating their opinions and standing up for their beliefs. Confidence Read More … ….

Resources for Teaching Reflection Strategies in the Classroom Discover resources to help you when teaching reflection strategies and supporting your students reflect on their learning and actions. Teaching Reflection Strategies in the Classroom According to the IB learner profile reflective Read More … ….

18 Children’s Books to Read During Ramadan & Eid-al-Fitr Ramadan is the most important religious observance for Muslims around the world. Read on for some wonderful picture books about Ramadan & Eid-al-Fitr. What is Ramadan? Muslims observe Ramadan during the Read More … ….

36 Children’s Books for the IB Learner Profile Reflective Trait Discover wonderful picture books that support the IB learner profile reflective trait. Being reflective involves giving thoughtful consideration to our actions, and analysing personal strengths and weakness. Self-Reflection Books for Read More … ….

Classroom Resources for Teaching Integrity and Principles Use these resources for teaching integrity in your classroom. The books, videos and websites focus on being principled and knowing what is right and wrong. IB Learner Profile Trait: Principled According to the Read More … ….

26 of the Best Picture Books about Integrity and Principles Use these picture books about integrity in your classroom to discuss themes of being principled and knowing what is right and wrong. They show trustworthy characters demonstrating fairness, listening to Read More … ….

Free Activities for Kids at Home Teachers, you are all doing an amazing job of preparing home learning support for your students. Below you can find a collection of FREE activities for kids at home you can add to your Read More … ….

32 of the Best Open-Minded Books for the Classroom These open-minded books deal with different events and dilemmas in an open-minded way, and focus on tolerance and respecting the perspectives of others. Open-Mindedness in the Classroom Open-mindedness involves respecting the Read More … ….