$5 - $10 5th Grade Character Education Activities (by price, high to low)

Looking for some hidden social and emotional lessons in your readers theatre? Does your class need a lesson on the importance of kindness, emotions, dealing with an inner critic or resilience? These scripts are perfect to work into your literacy lessons while delivering a message for your students. You could even perform these in your social and emotional learning lessons!

This bundle features 4 scripts that are fun but also deliver social and emotional lessons in them.

The Featured Readers Theatre Scripts:

The Kindness Crew

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.

The Inner Voices

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

The Emotion Busters

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.

Resilient Riley

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.

Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for upper elementary/primary, these scripts can be adapted for various grade levels. The language is simple and easy to follow.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre scripts keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go! Woo hoo!

By using these Readers Theatre Scripts you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, resilience and listening to your inner champion!

And what a fun way to spread the word!

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Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom.

"Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highlights different aspects of friendship, such as trust, empathy, communication, and standing up for what's right, making it an invaluable resource for teaching essential life skills.

As students follow the journeys of Emma and Olivia, Jack and Liam, Maya and Zoe, and other memorable characters, they will learn valuable lessons about the power of unexpected connections, the importance of reconciliation, and the strength that comes from supporting one another through difficult times. These stories also tackle important topics such as peer pressure, standing up for oneself and others, and the consequences of one's actions on friendships.

Each story comes with a vocab list (word, part of speech, definition), a selection of potential assignments, a breakdown of the story structure, and applicable Common Core and National Health Education standards. All stories are also available individually from the DEEPbyDESIGN store.

Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendship

1. "The Unbreakable Bond": Two best friends, Emma and Olivia, find their friendship tested when they are assigned to compete against each other in a school science fair. As the competition intensifies, they must navigate the challenges of remaining loyal to each other while pursuing their individual goals.
2. "The Long-Distance Friendship": When Jack's best friend, Liam, moves to another country, they promise to stay in touch. Despite the time differences and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance friendship, the boys find creative ways to keep their bond strong.
3. "The Unexpected Friendship": Maya, a shy bookworm, and Zoe, a popular athlete, are paired together for a school project. As they work together, they discover that despite their differences, they have more in common than they thought and form an unlikely but powerful friendship.
4. "The Friendship Fallout": Aiden and Ethan have been best friends since kindergarten, but when a misunderstanding leads to a falling out, they must find a way to reconcile and repair their friendship.
5. "The Loyal Sidekick": When Sophia, the school's drama star, loses her voice before the big play, her best friend and understudy, Lily, steps in to help. Lily must balance her loyalty to Sophia with her own dreams of being in the spotlight.
6. "The Secret Keeper": When Nate confides in his best friend, Luke, about a family secret, Luke must decide whether to keep the secret or risk their friendship by telling an adult who can help.
7. "The Friendship Game": Four best friends, Ava, Bella, Chloe, and Daisy, create a game to test their friendship. As the challenges become more intense, they must decide what's more important: winning the game or maintaining their bond.
8. "The Friendship Rescue": When Mia's best friend, Sophie, starts hanging out with a new group of friends who engage in risky behavior, Mia must find the courage to stand up for what's right and help Sophie see the value of their true friendship.

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Empower Your Students to Overcome Bullying with "The Power Within"

A Collection of Short Stories & Engaging Activities Designed to Spark Dialogue, Build Empathy, and Inspire Change

Are you seeking a powerful tool to address bullying in your middle school classroom?

"The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive resource designed to help you navigate the complex landscape of bullying with your students.

What's Inside:

• Eight Engaging Narratives: Captivating stories that explore various forms of bullying, including verbal, physical, social, and cyberbullying, from multiple perspectives – the victim, the bully, the bystander, and the supportive adult.
• Thought-Provoking Discussion Questions: Each story is followed by a set of questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, encourage critical thinking, promote self-reflection, and foster empathy.
• Creative Writing Prompts: Inspire your students to explore the themes of the stories through writing, allowing them to develop their own voices, express their understanding of bullying, and consider alternative perspectives.
• Action-Oriented Project Ideas: Empower your students to take action against bullying by engaging in projects that promote kindness, inclusivity, and positive change within their school communities.

Why Choose "The Power Within":

• Relatable and Engaging: The stories are carefully crafted to resonate with the middle school experience, capturing the attention of your students and making the lessons more impactful.
• Multifaceted Approach: The book addresses bullying from various angles, providing a holistic understanding of the issue and its complexities.
• Promotes Social-Emotional Learning: The activities and discussion prompts encourage students to develop essential social-emotional skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship building.
• Versatile Teaching Tool: Use the stories as individual reading assignments, springboards for class discussions, or the foundation for a unit on bullying prevention.

"The Power Within" is more than just a book; it's a catalyst for positive change.

Help your students find their voices, embrace their strength, and create a more compassionate and inclusive school environment. Order your copy of "The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" today!

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Help students understand the importance of following rules with Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA.

This 100-page book companion features over 40 activities, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons, including an interactive read aloud lesson plan. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way with SEL activities. Ideal for teaching class rules and making responsible choices.

Overview

Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children learn the importance of following rules and making responsible choices. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on following rules and making responsible choices.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Classroom Rules, Practice Accepting "Yes" and "No," Considering Choices, Selfless & Kind (Iván Fernández Anaya, Harrison Ford, Christy Killelea, Jordan’s Shabab al Ordon Club).
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Step into the world of "Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules," a heartwarming tale by Steve Herman centered around Diggory Doo, a lovable pet dragon belonging to Andrew. Diggory Doo can do incredible things but sometimes struggles with following rules and making responsible choices.

Through relatable scenarios, children learn about the significance of following rules, making positive decisions, and standing up for friends even when it's challenging. This engaging book empowers children to embrace responsibility, develop a growth mindset, and foster positive affirmations.

Start teaching the importance of following rules today with Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

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Help students learn to ask for permission and apologize with Sorry, I Forgot to Ask! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 100-page resource features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way.

Overview

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children learn the importance of asking for permission and making apologies. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on asking for permission and making apologies.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Practice Accepting "Yes" and "No," Considering Choices, Taking Responsibility, Want vs. Need.
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Immerse yourself in the world of "Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!" – a heartwarming children's book by Julia Cook. Follow RJ as he finds himself in the time-out chair more often than he'd like. RJ and his best friend Sam embark on a series of misadventures, from walking home from school without permission to using Dad's computer and indulging in a cake meant for Grandma's birthday party.

Guided by his father, RJ learns the importance of asking for permission and taking responsibility for his actions. Through heartfelt apologies and newfound understanding, RJ realizes the significance of making amends and fostering a sense of accountability.

This story is a treasure trove for discussing the power of seeking permission and making apologies, creating pathways for open conversations about responsibility and empathy.

Start teaching responsibility and accountability today with Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

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Learn More: Interactive Readalouds for SEL and Literacy Skills

Discover the power of an interactive read aloud in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children.

Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how an interactive read aloud can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Read Alouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

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Help students consider their words with I Can't Believe You Said That! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 96-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way.

Overview

I Can't Believe You Said That! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an extensive book companion resource designed to help children learn the importance of considering the consequences of their words before speaking and using a "social filter." Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL activities and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on considering the consequences of words before speaking and using a social filter.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Consequences of Our Words, How Else Could You Say That?, Look and Write (Reading Body Language), See, Think, Wonder.
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Step into the world of "I Can't Believe You Said That!" - an insightful children's book authored by Julia Cook. Immerse yourself in the journey of RJ, a character unfiltered in expressing his thoughts, often unintentionally hurting others. With guidance from his parents, RJ embarks on a transformative path of self-discovery, learning the art of considering others' feelings and communicating more thoughtfully.

This story offers relatable characters, captivating illustrations, and an essential narrative on developing a "social filter" for effective and conflict-free communication.

Start teaching thoughtful communication today with I Can't Believe You Said That! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

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Learn More: Interactive Readalouds for SEL and Literacy Skills

Discover the power of an interactive read aloud in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children.

Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how an interactive read aloud can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Read Alouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

Get Connected

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Cultivate a growth mindset with Bubble Gum Brain Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 96-page book companion resource features over 40 activities, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and fun way.

Overview

Bubble Gum Brain Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing book companion resource designed to help children develop a growth mindset and self-efficacy. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on developing a growth mindset and self-efficacy.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Repairing Relationships, Never Give Up! (Thomas Edison, JK Rowling, Michael Jordan, Walt Disney), Reframing Negative Thoughts, Confidence Drawing, Considering Choices.
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Word Search, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers:

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Dive into the pages of "Bubble Gum Brain" - an insightful children's book penned by Julia Cook. Venture into the story of Bubble Gum Brain and Brick Brain, two characters embodying contrasting mindsets. While Bubble Gum Brain embraces stretching and flexing his mind, Brick Brain prefers to stay rigid. This story helps children understand that their skills and abilities can grow with effort and practice, encouraging them to embrace challenges and persevere.

This gem offers relatable characters, vibrant illustrations, and an essential narrative on the power of cultivating a growth mindset to achieve goals.

Start developing a growth mindset today with Bubble Gum Brain Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

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Learn More: Interactive Readalouds for SEL and Literacy Skills

Discover the power of an interactive read aloud in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children.

Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how an interactive read aloud can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Read Alouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

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Transform attitudes withBaditude Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 115-page resource features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and fun way.

Overview

Baditude Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children develop a positive attitude. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on changing a negative attitude and fostering positivity.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Repairing Relationships, Inspiring Resilience (Helen Keller, Nick Vujicic, Thomas Edison, Bethany Hamilton), Reframing Negative Thoughts, Choosing My Attitude.
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Word Search, Writing Prompts.
  • Other: Weekly and Monthly Gratitude Journals, Noodle's Apology Letter Templates, Picture to Ponder, Brag Tags.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Step into the world of "Baditude! What to Do When Life Stinks!" - a captivating children's book authored by Julia Cook. Join the journey of Noodle, a character steeped in negativity, whose "baditude" alienates those around him.

As Noodle grapples with a negative outlook, he learns invaluable lessons from his teacher and mother, transforming his "have tos" into "get tos" and his "baditude" into gratitude. Ideal for students from grades K through 6, this book engages young minds with relatable characters, vivid illustrations, and an inspiring narrative.

Start improving student attitudes today with Baditude Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

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Learn More: Interactive Readalouds for SEL and Literacy Skills

Discover the power of an interactive read aloud in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children.

Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how an interactive read aloud can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Read Alouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

Get Connected

Want to stay in the loop? I’d love for you to join my community on TeachShare and be the first to know about an ever-expanding collection of exceptional resources. They're all about boosting your teaching journey and empowering your elementary classroom with fantastic SEL and behavior support resources.

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Empower students to embrace challenges with Train Your Dragon to Do Hard Things Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 97-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way with perseverance and "I can do hard things" activities.

Overview

Train Your Dragon to Do Hard Things is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children learn perseverance, resilience, and the importance of facing challenges. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on perseverance, resilience, and facing challenges.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: My Favorite Moments, Put Yourself in the Story, Considering Choices, Never Give Up! (Thomas Edison, J.K. Rowling, Michael Jordan, Walt Disney).
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Immerse yourself in the world of "Train Your Dragon to Do Hard Things," an inspiring tale by Steve Herman. Follow Andrew and his dragon, Diggory Doo, as they navigate the challenges of embracing difficult tasks. While Diggory can perform incredible feats, he struggles with tough tasks, often giving up and choosing the easy path.

Through relatable scenarios, children learn the value of perseverance, resilience, and the inner strength to tackle hard things.

This engaging book empowers children to understand that when things get tough, they have the inner strength to be tougher. With words of encouragement and actionable strategies, children learn the art of perseverance, resilience, and the significance of embracing hard work.

Start teaching perseverance and resilience today with Train Your Dragon to Do Hard Things Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

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Discover the power of an interactive read aloud in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children.

Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how an interactive read aloud can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Read Alouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

Get Connected

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Help students accept 'No' with I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 97-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way.

Overview

I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plan Book Companion, ELA Centers, SEL Activities is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children accept the answer 'No' without arguing or negotiating. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on accepting 'No' and managing reactions.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Accept or Argue?, Reframing Negative Thoughts, Making Choices, Managing Disappointment.
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Step into the narrative of "I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!" - a remarkable children's book penned by Julia Cook. Embark on a journey with RJ, a child grappling with the challenge of accepting the word "no." Whenever faced with rejection, RJ's instinct is to argue and negotiate, hoping to sway the answer. Little does RJ know, these reactions inadvertently hinder his social relationships.

Guided by a caring teacher, RJ embarks on a transformative path of self-discovery, learning to accept "no" and navigate disagreements in a more constructive manner.

This fun story offers relatable characters, captivating illustrations, and a step-by-step approach to understanding and coping with situations involving the word "no."

Start teaching acceptance today with Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

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Discover the power of an interactive read aloud in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children.

Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how an interactive read aloud can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Read Alouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

Get Connected

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Empower students to stand up to peer pressure with Peer Pressure Gauge Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 98-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way, with a focus on standing up to peer pressure and anger management worksheets.

Overview

Peer Pressure Gauge Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children develop the skills to stand up to peer pressure. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on standing up to peer pressure and making independent choices.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Coping with Peer Pressure, Helping a Friend Stand Up to Peer Pressure, Practice Saying “Yes” or “No”, Considering Choices, Famous and Brave (Rosa Parks, Malala Yousafzai, Jackie Robinson, Ryan Hreljac, Craig Kielburger).
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

In "Peer Pressure Gauge," a children's book by Julia Cook, readers follow the story of Norbert, a student presented with a unique challenge by his teacher: trying anchovy jelly bean pizza. As the teacher introduces incentives to encourage participation, Norbert grapples with peer pressure, prompting an important lesson about the significance of making independent choices and resisting the influence of others.

This book is part of the "Building Relationships" series, which focuses on supporting social-emotional learning, and it is suitable for educators, parents, and young readers.

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Start your AVID class with these team building AVID 180 Daily Quickwrite Creative Writing Google Slides Journal Prompts! They are just what your students need to get excited about writing while building relational capacity. Allow time for students to share their writing out loud or in small groups so that students are able to get to know their classmates at a deeper level.

What's Included:

• 180 writing get to know you and reflective/goal setting prompts
• Expectation slide and an editable expectation slide
• Prompt template for you to add your own quickwrites
• Prompts for Team Building
• Get to know you prompts
• Goal setting prompts
• Reflection prompts
• Creative writing prompts

Uses:

• morning writing
• journaling
• creative writing class
• ELA
• literacy centers
• small group
• whole group
• homework writing assignments
• collaborative writing
• quick writing prompts
• paragraph writing practice
• extensions for GT, or accelerated learners
• teaching writing skills (Leads, paragraphs, grammar, editing)
• substitute activities
• and much more!

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Help students learn honesty and responsibility with Teach Your Dragon to Stop Lying Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 100-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way, with a focus on honesty, lying, and taking accountability.

Overview

Teach Your Dragon to Stop Lying Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children learn the importance of telling the truth and taking responsibility. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on telling the truth and taking responsibility.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Forgiving Others, Forgiving Myself, Taking Responsibility, Honesty vs Dishonesty Scenarios, Honesty & Accountability (Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Teddy Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt).
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

In "Teach Your Dragon to Stop Lying" by Steve Herman, Diggory Doo, a dragon who struggles with telling the truth, learns valuable lessons about honesty and taking responsibility.

Initially, Diggory believes lying is beneficial and helps him avoid trouble easily. However, he soon discovers the negative consequences of dishonesty.

Through engaging and relatable storytelling, children are introduced to the significance of being honest and accountable for their actions. The book helps kids understand the consequences of lying and why honesty is crucial in maintaining trust and relationships.

This engaging story offers relatable characters, vibrant illustrations, and essential lessons on honesty and accountability, making it an excellent resource for elementary students.

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Help students learn to accept the answer "no" with Train Your Dragon to Accept NO Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 98-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way with SEL activities.

Overview

Train Your Dragon to Accept NO Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children learn to accept the answer "no" and deal with disagreements constructively. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on accepting "no" and managing emotions.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Feeling Disappointed, Accept or Argue?, Considering Choices, Classmate Interview.
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Step into the engaging world of "Train Your Dragon to Accept NO," part of the "My Dragon Books" series by Steve Herman. This captivating children's book thoughtfully explores handling disagreements, emotions, and anger. Join Andrew and his dragon, Diggory Doo, as they navigate the challenges of accepting "no" and managing anger constructively. Their journey teaches children the importance of understanding different perspectives and managing emotions in the face of disagreement.

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Help students understand the importance of rules with That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 100-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way. Ideal for teaching the importance of following class rules, as well as rules at home.

Overview

That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me! Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plan ELA Centers SEL Activities" is an all-encompassing book companion resource designed to help children learn the importance of following rules and understanding their significance. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on understanding the importance of rules and making responsible choices.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Considering Choices, Understanding Class Rules, Selflessness & Kindness (Iván Fernández Anaya, Harrison Ford, Christy Killrlea, Jordan’s Shabab al Ordon Club).
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Immerse yourself in the world of "That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me!" – an insightful children's book by Julia Cook. Meet Noodle, a spirited boy who finds rules to be a challenge and a hindrance to his enjoyment. Noodle believes that rules don't apply to him and often struggles to comprehend their significance.

With guidance from his teacher and his mom, Noodle embarks on a transformative journey, learning the importance of following rules at home and understanding class rules for the safety and well-being of himself and others.

This heartwarming story paves the way for discussing the value of rules and the responsibilities that come with them, cultivating a sense of respect and accountability.

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Develop your students' sense of empathy and the importance of inclusion with The Invisible Boy Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 109-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way, with a focus on empathy and inclusion.

Overview

The Invisible Boy Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plan Book Companion ELA Centers SEL Activities is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children develop empathy and inclusion. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

SEL Objectives: Focus on developing empathy and making everyone feel included.

Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

• SEL Skills: Understanding Feelings of Invisibility, Including Others, Practicing Empathy, and Helping Friends Feel Seen.

• ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits

Comprehensive Learning: This resource seamlessly integrates ELA and SEL skills, allowing teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions ensure students stay engaged and invested in their learning.

Differentiation: With over 40 differentiated activities, this resource provides tailored learning experiences suitable for various skill levels, making it ideal for differentiated instruction.

Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction, ensuring comprehensive coverage and sustained engagement.

Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support help extend learning beyond the classroom.

About the Book

In "The Invisible Boy," a children's book by Trudy Ludwig, readers follow the story of Brian, a boy who feels invisible until a new classmate, Justin, befriends him. This heartwarming story emphasizes the importance of empathy and inclusion, demonstrating how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Why Choose This Resource?

Support for Teachers: This comprehensive lesson plan saves teachers time and effort by integrating both ELA and SEL objectives into one cohesive resource. It's designed to address the common challenge of finding engaging materials that develop both academic and emotional skills.

Enhancing Classroom Dynamics: By focusing on empathy and inclusion, this resource helps improve classroom dynamics, making students more aware of their peers' feelings and fostering a supportive environment.

Flexible Use: Suitable for whole group, small group, and independent work, this resource provides flexibility in teaching and learning approaches, catering to different classroom needs.

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Help students manage their impulses with It's Hard to Be a Verb! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 96-page resource features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way.

Overview

It's Hard to Be a Verb! Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children manage their impulses and stay focused, particularly beneficial for kids with ADHD. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on impulse control and maintaining focus.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Understanding and managing impulses, staying on task, using strategies to maintain focus.
• • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits to Buyers

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Step into the narrative of "It's Hard to Be a Verb!" - an illuminating children's book penned by Julia Cook. Immerse yourself in the world of Louis, a young boy grappling with the challenges of ADHD. Constant motion and difficulty focusing leave Louis feeling like he's always in trouble and incapable of getting things right.

Guided by his teacher and mother, Louis embarks on a transformative journey, learning to embrace his unique perspective and harness the power of ADHD to his advantage.

This story is an excellent resource for elementary students, offering relatable characters, captivating illustrations, and a nurturing narrative to help kids with ADHD understand and accept their condition, while also fostering understanding and support among their peers.

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Help students develop a positive attitude with Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 106-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lessong plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way. Ideal for teaching anger management and fostering positive attitudes.

Overview

Train Your Angry Dragon Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children develop a positive attitude and manage anger. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on developing a positive attitude and managing anger.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Identifying Triggers, Identifying Calming Strategies, Anger Exploration, Dealing with Angry Feelings.
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

Dive into the world of "Train Your Angry Dragon" – a heartwarming children's book by Steve Herman. Join Andrew's quest to help his fiery dragon friend, Diggory Doo, manage his anger.

Through the relatable character of the angry dragon, children gain insights into emotions and anger management.

This delightful story creates a platform for children to understand and control their anger while learning how to express emotions in a healthy and constructive manner.

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Grab this end-of-year bundle to wrap up the school year with your students and get them excited for summer! This bundle includes a printable memory book, fillable awards, crowns and fun summer-themed gift tags. Let's make those final days unforgettable!

✨ Save 30% with this bundle! ✨

What's Included

Summer Treat Gift Tags

Fillable Student Awards

Memory Book

Crowns

Summer Treat Gift Tags

10 Gift Tags Included:

• It's O'FISHALLY summer!
• You were one SMART COOKIE this school year!
• I DONUT want to say goodbye to you!
• You MINT so much to me this school year!
• You have BLOWN me away this school year!
• Stay super SHARP this summer!
• You will always have a PIECE of my heart!
• Have a super SWEET summer!
• DIG into a good book this summer!
• CHIP CHIP hurray it's summer time!

Fillable Student Awards

50 Awards Included:

Amazing Artist

Math Wizard

Worker Bee

Super Reader

Tech Expert

Observant Scientist

All-Star Athlete

Classroom Leader

Wonderful Writer

STEM Genius

Class Clown

Science Star

Aspiring Nurse

Social Butterfly

Fabulous Friend

Earth Hugger

Future Teacher

Smart Cookie

Future Actor

Future Actress

Team Player

Ray of Sunshine

Creative Writer

Bright Thinker

S. Studies Buff

Safety Patrol

Eager Explorer

Kindness Queen

Kindness King

Coolest Kid

Curious Cupcake

Leaps & Bounds

Star Speller

Lunchroom Leader

Animal Lover

Handy Helper

Word Shark

Most Improved

Recess Buddy

Goal Getter

Budding Author

Hard Worker

Creative Kid

Happy Camper

Marvelous Mathematician

Organization Guru

Growth Mindset

Attentive Listener

Never Giver Upper

Awesome Attitude

End of Year Memory Book

15 Pages Included:

• cover page for first, second, third and fourth grades

• about me

• about my teacher

• all about my friends

• my school day

• favorite memories

• brag sheet

• goal setting

• this or that school memories

• letter to my future teacher

• find someone who "my classmates"

• favorite books

• autographs page

• a note from my teacher

• my symbols

Crowns

What's Included:

5 black & white crowns with writing prompts

3 extra extension bands students can also color

Prompts Included:

This summer I will...

My favorite memory this school year was...

This year I learned...

Next school year, I am most excited for...

This summer I will...

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One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

Description:

Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

• 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
• Suitable for students in grades 5-8
• Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
• Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
• Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
• Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
• Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
• Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
• Improve written and verbal communication abilities
• Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

"One Story, Two Perspectives" is a must-have resource for any educator looking to promote social-emotional learning, character education, and the development of 21st-century skills. Download now and watch as your students grow into more understanding, empathetic, and open-minded individuals!