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Investigating Picture Books to Teach Mood and Tone Effectively

DRAFT Investigating Picture Books to Teach Mood and Tone Effectively

Using picture books to teach mood and tone will help your students better understand emotion, develop deeper comprehension, and practice critical thinking by Teaching Tone and Mood through engaging picture books. Unleash the power of stories to improve reading comprehension Read More….
Unlock the Benefits of Picture Books: Teaching Acceptance in the Classroom

Unlock the Benefits of Picture Books: Teaching Acceptance in the Classroom

Browse this selection of picture books about acceptance to create a more inclusive learning environment and teach your students about respect for others and themselves. They also focus on the importance of being yourself, self-esteem, and empathy for others. Why Read More….
These engaging stories teach your students the importance of respect and empathy in the classroom. Cultivate a culture of acceptance, understanding, and kindness with these inspiring picture books about respect.

35 Picture Books to Boost Respect and Empathy in the Classroom

These engaging stories teach your students the importance of respect and empathy in the classroom. Cultivate a culture of acceptance, understanding, and kindness with these inspiring picture books about respect. Why Read Picture Books About Respect? It is crucial to Read More….
Incredible Power of Picture Books to Teach Retelling in the Classroom

Incredible Power of Picture Books to Teach Retelling

Looking for fun and effective picture books to teach story retelling in the classroom? These picture books are engaging, great for students of all ages and levels, help improve comprehension, and provide a helpful tool for retelling stories. Why Use Read More….
Unlock the Power of Using Picture Books for Older Readers

Unlock the Power of Using Picture Books for Older Readers

There is a perception that illustrated books are only for young children, but many authors create picture books for older readers too. Teach your middle and high schoolers literacy elements or introduce classroom topics with these fantastic picture books suited Read More….

Overcome Fears With Courage: A Comprehensive List of Picture Books About Anxiety

Help your students learn about facing their fears with courage and compassion by reading these picture books about anxiety. Your class can explore personal emotions and build comfort in discussing their feelings. Why Read Picture Books about Anxiety and Fears? Read More….
Children’s Books about Building a Sense of Community

Feel Empowered with Incredible Picture Books About Community

Picture books provide a visual way to explore different cultures and create a sense of community in the classroom. These picture books about community are an ideal way to show what it means to be part of a larger society Read More….
Diverse Children's Books about Friendship for the Classroom

Picture Books that Unite and Promote Diversity and Friendship in the Classroom

Introduce your students to the power of friendship with these fun, inspiring picture books about friendship. From stories of teamwork and laughter to tales of individual courage and kindness, these reads will delight and encourage your class. Why Read Picture Read More….
Picture Books about Making Friends

Connecting Through Picture Books: Stories About Making Friends

Improve social skills in the classroom with these picture books about making friends. From helping students to join friendship groups to understanding the importance of empathy, these books offer critical lessons on creating and maintaining healthy relationships. Making Friends and Read More….
The Ultimate List of Must-Have Picture Books for the First Day of School!

Ultimate List of Must-Have Picture Books for the First Day of School

These diverse picture books prepare your classroom for the first day of school! The books represent all kinds of people, cultures, and backgrounds, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment on the first day and beyond. These picture books for Read More….
Comforting Picture Books about Belonging and Acceptance

Comforting Picture Books about Belonging and Acceptance

These picture books about belonging promote a sense of acceptance and community within our own family or the wider world. They can help your students understand that everyone is different but that we all have things in common. A Sense Read More….
Children’s Books about Empathy and Accepting Differences

Children’s Books about Empathy and Accepting Differences

Reading children’s books about empathy shows the consequences of actions by thinking about other people's feelings, accepting differences and creating meaningful relationships. Having a good understanding of empathy and open-mindedness counteracts negativity. What is Empathy? Someone who is empathic is Read More….
Appealing Children’s Books about Teamwork and Cooperation Pinterest

Appealing Children’s Books about Teamwork and Cooperation

The suggested children's books about teamwork and cooperation cover collaboration in the classroom and outside. Picture books on teamwork illustrate the benefits of collaboration for your students rather than expecting everything on their terms. The art of cooperation is an Read More….
Children’s Books for Earth Day about People Influencing Change

Children’s Books for Earth Day about People Influencing Change

It's Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than by reading stories about people trying to save our planet! Children's books for Earth Day are a great way to introduce your students to how we can take care of Read More….
Must-Read Picture Books about Sustainability and Positive Environmental Actions

Must-Read Picture Books about Sustainability and Positive Environmental Actions

These picture books about sustainability help you start discussions about what can be done to improve the environment and the consequences of our actions. By reading about sustainability, your students can develop strategies for taking positive environmental actions. What is Read More….
Inspiring Children’s Books about Pollution and a Healthy Planet

Inspiring Children’s Books about Pollution and a Healthy Planet

These powerful children's books about pollution help your students understand the dangers and effects of pollution. They also illustrate ways to stop pollution and keep our planet clean. Why Read Children’s Books about Pollution? Pollution is a problem that affects Read More….
Inspiring Children’s Books about Recycling and Reducing Waste

Inspiring Children’s Books about Recycling and Reducing Waste

These inspiring children's books about recycling highlight the recycling process, the consequences of rubbish, and how being sustainable can make a difference. Why Read Children's Books about Recycling? Reading picture books about recycling shows your students the importance of recycling Read More….
Diverse and Compassionate Picture Books about Mothers

Diverse and Tender Picture Books about Mothers

These diverse picture books about mothers celebrate their unconditional love. They are an excellent way for your students to discuss different types of families. You will find mothers from different cultures, who wear different clothes, are single mothers, get frustrated Read More….
Engaging Picture Books about Loneliness vs Solitude

Engaging Picture Books about Loneliness vs Solitude

Picture books help your students explore big feelings and situations in a way that's both manageable and relatable. In this post, you can explore picture books about loneliness vs solitude and how they differ. Loneliness vs Solitude Why Read Picture Read More….
Social Justice Picture Books about Activists and Activism

Social Justice Picture Books about Activists and Activism

More and more children are getting involved in protests and activism. Help them understand their voice matters with this inspiring collection of social justice picture books, many of which will inspire the younger generations. Social justice education can help shape Read More….
Picture Books about Honesty and Trust

Fascinating Children’s Books about Honesty and Trust

These children's books about honesty and trust illustrate characters listening to their conscience and understanding the effects of dishonesty on others. They also start discussions on characters who lie, cheat and don't always think about the consequences of their actions. Read More….
Fascinating Picture Books with Muslim Main Characters

Fascinating Picture Books with Muslim Main Characters

There are an increasing number of picture books with Muslim characters. These books illustrate both the routine and special experiences of Muslim children. Empowering Picture Books with Muslim Characters These picture books with Muslim children as the main characters are Read More….
Empowering Picture books with Strong Female Characters

Empowering Picture books with Strong Female Characters

These picture books with strong female characters show gender shouldn't be a barrier to achieving your goals. They illustrate female characters as complex rather than one-dimensional. They are positive role models, relatable, challenge gender norms, learn from their mistakes, show Read More….
Informative Picture Books about Inspiring Women in History

Informative Picture Books about Inspiring Women in History

These picture books about inspiring women illustrate scientists, artists,  activists, and much more. Your students can reflect on women throughout history who have fought for equality and made significant contributions to society around the world. They are perfect picture books Read More….
Children’s Books about Bullying and Feeling Left Out

Helpful Children’s Books about Bullying and Feeling Left Out

Like most teachers, you probably spend time discussing bullying with your students. It's important to discuss this issue with kids early, so they can learn how to handle these situations when they arise. If you're looking for children's books about Read More….
Teaching Tolerance with Diverse Picture Books

Teaching Tolerance with Diverse Picture Books

Help your students respond to discrimination aimed at themselves or others by using diverse picture books. They present a powerful starting point for challenging prejudice, racism and intolerance. They are suitable for children with different levels of understanding and experience. Read More….
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Activities and Comprehension Questions

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Activities and Comprehension Questions

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Activities and Comprehension Questions Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse is a great picture book to promote self-management and taking responsibility for our actions. Read on to find Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse activities and comprehension questions. In Lilly’s Read More….
Powerful Picture Books about Identity for the Classroom

Powerful Picture Books about Identity for the Classroom

A good sense of identity helps children feel more positive about themselves and more open-minded to people different from themselves. These picture books about identity help you sensitively teach about a positive self-image in your classroom. This post explores books Read More….
Picture Books for Black History Month in the Classroom

Picture Books for Black History Month in the Classroom

If you're looking for picture books for Black History Month, you've come to the right place. Each title in the list tells the story of an important figure or event in black history. So whether you're looking for something to Read More….
Picture Books about Happiness and Positivity for the Classroom

Children's Books about Happiness and Positivity for the Classroom

Are you looking for a way to add happiness and positivity to your classroom? These children's books about happiness and positive thinking will inspire your students to be themselves, dream big, and find joy every day. Each of these titles Read More….
Picture Books about Chinese New Year for the Classroom

Picture Books about Chinese New Year for the Classroom

Chinese New Year is a time when families come together for celebration and reflection. We've gathered some great picture books about Chinese New Year to help your students learn about this special holiday celebrated worldwide. Why Read Picture Books about Read More….
Feel Good Picture Books about Winter for the Classroom

Feel Good Picture Books about Winter for the Classroom

The magic of Christmas and the excitement of winter can be felt in so many picture books. Many children's books about winter can also be enjoyed during this time of year without any reference to Christmas. Here is a selection Read More….
Children’s Books about Adapting to Change with Resilience

Children’s Books about Adapting to Change with Resilience

It can be challenging for children to find the resilience to keep going when faced with change. Picture books about adapting to change can be a great source of inspiration and encouragement for your students. They show children it's okay Read More….
Voices in the Park Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

Voices in the Park Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

Do your students struggle to see different perspectives? Read on to find Voices in the Park activities and read-aloud questions promoting discussions on assumptions, points of view and how our actions affect others. Four different characters describe their visit to Read More….
Picture Books about Social Awareness and Perspective-Taking

Picture Books about Social Awareness and Perspective-Taking

Picture Books about Social Awareness and Perspective-Taking These picture books about social awareness illustrate the importance of having positive and diverse relationships with empathy, perspective, an open mind and respect. Social and Emotional Learning: Social Awareness Social awareness is one Read More….
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

Do your students struggle with having their voices heard? Read on to find Sofia Valdez, Future Prez activities and read-aloud questions to promote discussion on determination, activism, persistence and standing up for your beliefs. Sofia Valdez shows what children can Read More….
Growth Mindset Picture Books for the Classroom

Growth Mindset Picture Books for the Classroom

Growth Mindset Picture Books for the Classroom These growth mindset picture books show characters using different strategies to achieve their educational and personal goals by understanding they can improve their abilities. Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset A growth mindset helps Read More….
Responsible Decision-Making Books for the Classroom

Responsible Decision-Making Books for the Classroom

Responsible Decision-Making Books for the Classroom These responsible decision-making books illustrate characters taking responsibility by following rules, being accountable for their actions and thinking about the consequences before they act. Social and Emotional Learning: Responsible Decision-Making Responsible decision-making is one Read More….
Extra Yarn Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

Extra Yarn Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

Do your students struggle to understand integrity? Read on to find Extra Yarn activities and read-aloud questions that promote principles, perseverance and generosity. A girl brings colour to her dreary town with her kindness and a magical box of yarn. Read More….
Picture Books about Self-Management and Self-Control

Picture Books about Self-Management and Self-Control

Picture Books about Self-Management and Self-Control These picture books on self-management illustrate characters regulating their emotions, thoughts and behaviours and working towards personal and academic goals. Social and Emotional Learning: Self-Management Self-Management is one of five social and emotional learning Read More….
Children's Books about Self-Awareness and Perception

Children's Books about Self-Awareness and Perception

Children's Books about Self-Awareness and Perception These self-awareness books show characters who recognise their own feelings and behaviour and how they affect others. They illustrate how these feelings influence their choices and any consequences. Social and Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness Self-awareness Read More….
I Want My Hat Back Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

I Want My Hat Back Activities and Read-Aloud Questions

Do your students struggle with responsible-decision making? Read on to find I Want My Hat Back activities and comprehension questions to promote responsible-decision making, honesty and integrity. In I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, a bear calmly asks Read More….
Picture Books about Relationship Skills for the Classroom

Picture Books about Relationship Skills for the Classroom

Picture Books about Relationship Skills for the Classroom Teaching social skills gives your students crucial lifelong strategies to use. These relationship skills picture books promote establishing and maintaining healthy and diverse relationships. Why Read Picture Books about Relationship Skills? Relationship Read More….
King of Kindergarten Activities

King of Kindergarten Activities and Comprehension Questions

Help your students feel confident and excited about starting school by reading The King of Kindergarten. Read on to find The King of Kindergarten activities and read-aloud questions to promote self-esteem, self-confidence and independence. In The King of Kindergarten (also Read More….
Picture Books About Conflict Resolution for the Classroom

Picture Books about Conflict Resolution for the Classroom

Conflict resolution strategies are essential life skills for your students to develop. Starting in the classroom helps them resolve conflicts peacefully in a safe environment. Discover picture books about conflict resolution which encourage solving disagreements through communication, compromise, harmony, collaboration, Read More….
7 Reasons Why Wordless Picture Books are so Powerful Pinterest

7 Reasons Why Wordless Picture Books are so Powerful

Wordless picture books are often quickly dismissed as being too easy. But they are a powerful tool in developing literacy skills. In this post, you will discover how wordless books promote comprehension, acquisition of new vocabulary, listening skills and an Read More….
Questions For Reading Comprehension to Use in the Classroom

Questions For Reading Comprehension in the Classroom

As a teacher, you know that reading comprehension is essential for your students. But what are the best ways to help them improve their comprehension skills? These questions for reading comprehension can help! They can be used to get kids Read More….
Children’s Books about Sharing and Compromising

Children’s Books about Sharing and Compromising

Children’s Books about Sharing and Compromising These children's books about sharing show the importance of compromise and harmonious interactions in your classroom. The books also cover themes of cooperation, fairness, sharing and reflection. Why Read Children’s Books about Sharing and Read More….
Free Children's Books Online: 15 of The Best Websites

Free Children's Books Online: 15 of The Best Websites

If you are a teacher or know someone who is and are looking for free children's books online to read to your students, look no further! With so many different stories to choose from, children are sure to find something Read More….
Benefits to Reading With Children Everyday

Benefits to Reading With Children Every Day

There are many benefits to reading with children every day, particularly struggling readers. It is essential for their education, development, and relationship building. Read on for more information on these advantages you can share with your parents. 7 Reasons Why Read More….
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