Acceptance is the fact of allowing someone to become part of a group or community and making them feel welcome.
Assembly Read Aloud: The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania of Jordan

The smallest things can pull us apart-until we learn that friendship is far more powerful than difference.

Books:

• Same, Same, but Different by Carol McCloud and David Messing
• Unique Monique by Maria Rousaki and Polina Papanikolaou
• The Land of Many Colors by Rita Pocock and Klamath County
• Chamelia by Ethan Long
• The Big Orange Spot by D. Manus Pinkwater and Daniel Manus Pinkwater
• Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
• The Peace Book by Todd Parr
• Big Al by Andrew Clements
• There’s a Skunk in My Bunk by Joseph McCann
• The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

Additional Titles:

The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater

The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

Unique Monique by Maria Rousaki

The word on the street this month is respect: treating people the way you want to be treated. Watch this video to hear what other people think about respect!

Assembly Read Aloud:

Respect: Dare to Care, Share, and Be Fair by Ted and Jenny O’Neal

 

Please Say Please by Margery Cuyler	Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller	Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel
Clifford’s Book of Manners by Norman Bridwell	The Legend of Papa Balloon by C. R. McClure	How To Be a Friend by Laurie Kransy Brown & Marc Brown

 

Read Aloud YouTube Videos:
Me First by Helen Lester

Pinkerton Pig always has to be first — first to eat, first off the bus — until, running to be first for a sandwich, he finds himself in trouble with the Sand Witch.

The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill

Mean Jean is the reigning Recess Queen, pushing and smooshing, hammering and slammering the other kids whenever they cross her. And then one day a puny new girl shows up on the playground and catches Mean Jean completely off-guard. Not only is little Katie Sue not the least bit intimidated by the bully, she actually asks her to jump rope with her. In no time flat, Jean and Katie Sue are best buddies, and the playground is safe for all again.

Same Same But Different by Jenny Kostecki-Shaw

Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different!

Are You Respectful Today? by Kris Yankee and Marian Nelson

Why do you need to be respectful? Patience, tolerance, consideration, and trustworthiness are qualities of respectful people. Life is happier with a respectful heart.

Respect Song:

Bruno Mars You Can Count On Me video

Below is a short film created to help teach students “What is a Friend?”