Picture Books Teach Empathy and Much MoreSheryl Lain
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodsonis one of those picture books you can use for so many things; memoir, aha moment, words of the wiser, teaching empathy and such. The theme of forgiveness, the impact of decisions, and how kindness gets passed on is a great lesson for all kids. A Perfe...
Oliver Jeffers have great memory moments as the crayons tell Duncan how they were used and what they remember. Considering these are must have picture books for any classroom, since there are so many things you can teach with them, I am thrilled that both can be used for this strategy as...
In this article, Vanessa Joosen explores Anthony Browne’s construction of motherhood in four of his picture books that focus on family. She focuses o
re enough just as we are. It’s a poem that reads like a balm for our soul. It has nothing in common with Valentine’s Day other than a beating hearts message, but I’m all for using Valentine’s Day as an excuse to collect books that remind us of our connection to one another....
at least one book this year. You can start with a book you already own but never got a chance to read, or ask a friend for a book recommendation, or get a card from your local library and explore countless books for free. Find a topic or subject that interests you and start there!
These are just a few of the treasure of children’s books out there that naturally lend themselves to discussions of kindness, gratitude, and empathy. But one thing is for certain: acts of kindness are only going to make our world a better place to live—for each and every one of us ...
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ENRICH: The thing I like about — I like books that have a narrative arc so whether it’s fiction or nonfiction and to me that’s it’s really — I mean, I got — I have no idea how to write a novel but there is in and I think that is a lot of ways harder than writing no...
You can choose picture books that teach concepts like math, that share the joy of nonsense language, or books that start conversations about hard topics. And then there are the times you want just the right book to offer comfort to your child, whether it is for bedtime reading or to help...