April Word of the Month-Persistence

Be persistent!
“A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor!”
Persistence is the continuous effort to do or achieve something even when faced with obstacles.

Assembly Read Aloud: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you’ve never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book…boy is that pigeon persistent!


Songs on YouTube About Persistence:

Books on YouTube About Persistence:


February Word of the Month: Compassion

February Word of the Month:

Compassion


Overview: 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

RULER Emotion Words: loved, sad

 

Book of the Month

How can we show compassion to others?

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.
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!

October Word of the Month: Acceptance

Acceptance is allowing someone to become part of a group or community and making them feel welcome.

Diversity is the understanding that each person 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.

Read Aloud: Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival

More books related to the theme of ACCEPTANCE:


Sing a few catchy songs about ACCEPTANCE:

It’s certainly easier to make assumptions about people than it is to spend time getting to know someone. SoulPancake wanted to put assumptions to the test to see what we’re missing out on because we’re so busy assuming we already “know” a person. Watch the video below and discover why you should never judge a book.

Listen to a few a YouTube books about ACCEPTANCE!
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

September Word of the Month: Respect

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!


61GJWES63TL._SX468_BO1,204,203,200_Respect: Dare to Care, Share, and Be Fair by Ted and Jenny O’Neal

 

Please Say Please by Margery Cuyler51wH13KI7QL._SX471_BO1,204,203,200_ Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller51zXKGXO6vL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_ Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel9780590312073_xlg
Clifford’s Book of Manners by Norman Bridwell51sdPQ6yc0L._SY498_BO1,204,203,200_ The Legend of Papa Balloon by C. R. McClure51nAca7vyCL._SY384_BO1,204,203,200_ How To Be a Friend by Laurie Kransy Brown & Marc Brown611Lzi1DQBL._SY480_BO1,204,203,200_

 

Read Aloud YouTube Videos:
downloadMe 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.

untitledThe 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.

download (1)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!

imgresAre 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?”