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!
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
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
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.
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
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!
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 Yearby Arnold Lobel
Clifford’s Book of Mannersby Norman Bridwell
The Legend of Papa Balloon by C. R. McClure
How To Be a Friendby 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?”
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