February Word of the Month: KINDNESS

Be kind!

“Be the anchor in rough waters!”

Kindness: Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

K is for kindness! It’s a simple word, it’s true, but it’s amazing what a word can do! How will you be kind today? Small actions make a big difference!

Assembly Read Aloud: Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler

When Mrs. Ruler asks five of her kindergarteners to miss recess, she’s got a special plan up her sleeve. She’s about to teach a new golden rule: KINDNESS IS COOL!

Books About Kindness:

Sing Songs About Kindness:
Sing along with Tori Kelly and the rest of the Sesame Street gang as they sing a song all about kindness.






Read About Kindness with books from YouTube!




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January Word of the Month: Optimism

Optimism: Optimism is the ability to remain hopeful and confident about the future or successful outcome of something. Be positive!

Assembly Read Aloud: The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, that classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the waiting children on the other side of a mountain.The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work.

Sing Songs About OPTIMISM!




Read About OPTIMISM with books from YouTube!





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December Word of the Month: Compassion

Be compassionate!
“Be the wind that fills another’s sails!”

Compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

Assembly Read Aloud: We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio

BOOKS:

SONGS ABOUT COMPASSION:

Books About Gratitude Shared on YouTube:




Sometimes just the words you choose can make a difference in showing compassion….
Compassion – A definition

JellyTelly Kids Talk – Compassion

How To Change The World (a work in progress) | Kid President

Be compassionate!
“Be the wind that fills another’s sails!”

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November Word of the Month: GRATITUDE

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. To feel grateful is to feel thankful for something. Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness.
Assembly Read Aloud: Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson

Read books about gratitude:

  • An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton
  • Thankful by Eileen Spinelli
  • The Secret of Saying Thanks by Douglas Wood
  • Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
  • The Most Thankful Thing by Lisa McCourt
  • Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? By Dr. Seuss
  • I’m Thankful Each Day by PK Hallinan
  • A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
  • The Thank You Book by Mo Willems

Sing About Gratitude:

Books About Gratitude Shared on YouTube:

The Thank You Book by Mo Willems





Are you thankful for the little things? Here’s a new perspective on gratitude that might make you think again. Be GRATEFUL!

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OCTOBER CHALLENGE! TIE YOUR SHOES!

My fingers are getting awfully sore 🙂 Take the challenge and learn how to tie your shoes! If you do, you will earn a special lunch in the classroom with me. You can show me at any point during the month. If you are a friend who already knows how to tie your shoes…AWESOME! You can be an expert and help others learn! GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY TYING!

October’s Word is ACCEPTANCE!


Acceptance is the fact of allowing someone to become part of a group or community and making them feel welcome.
Diversity is the understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These differences might include: ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.

Assembly Read Aloud: Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Read books about acceptance:

  • It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr
  • Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
  • Big Al by Andrew Clements
  • A Rainbow of Friends by PK Hallinan
  • The Big Orange Splot by D. Manus Pinkwater and Daniel Manus Pinkwater
  • There’s a Skunk in My Bunk by Joseph McCann
  • The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
  • I’m Like You, You’re Like Me by Cindy Gainer
  • The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

Sing a few catchy songs about acceptance:

More great books about acceptance from YouTube!
How Full is Your Bucket

Octicorn

Whoever You Are

A Rainbow of Friends

The Big Orange Splot

The Sneetches Video

Same Same But Different

It’s Okay to be Different
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KIDS AT WORK IN ROOM 15!!!!
We Can Do Hard Things!

What a GREAT first day of school! We got to know our new and old friends a little better and we couldn’t believe how quickly the day flew by! Check in often to see what we’re up to!!!

Welcome Back!

Set SAIL for a Respectful Year!
Be respectful!

Overview: Respect is demonstrating courteous behavior, being polite, gracious, well-mannered and considerate around others.

Books:

 

  • Are You Respectful Today by Kris Yankee and Marian Nelson
  • Please Say Please by Margery Cuyler
  • How to Be a Friend by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
  • Clifford’s Book of Manners by Norman Bridwell
  • Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti
  • Respect and Take Care of Things by
  • Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller
  • The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill
  • Me First! by Helen Lester
  • Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel
  • How Full is Your Bucket? By Tom Rath

Songs:

We Know the Way (Moana):

Respect Song:

Sesame Street Respect:

Bruno Mars You Can Count on Me:

Read Aloud YouTube Videos:

Are You Respectful Today Video:

Me First by Helen Lester:

What is a Friend:

Recess Queen:

Same Same But Different:

Support our school wide character ed program with the following parent resources:

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