Inside: Lots of bucket filler activities. All free! Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder … (Henry David Thoreau) Title: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids … Read more
Inside: I Am Peace book review with related activities. When we learn to be in the here and now, we understand ourselves better, we see beauty, and we act with kindness, compassion and empathy. When we learn to pause and be present, we find our calm, our center, and our peace. When we feel our own sense of peace, we … Read more
Inside: A book review of the Bad Apple A Tale of Friendship. Includes book-related activities and a printable art project. This little gem was recommended to me by Barbara, from The Corner on Character. I actually wrote this post a couple of years ago. Since it’s a popular post I thought it was worth updating, especially at this time of … Read more
Inside: Book review of Miss Hazeltine’s Home for Shy and Fearful Cats I just purchased the loveliest of lovely books for my class. It’s called Miss Hazeltine’s Home for Shy and Fearful Cats and is written by Alicia Potter and illustrated by the talented Birgitta Siff. I’m not even a cat lover (dogs are my best buddies!) but this book … Read more
The beauty and depth of honesty in this story, Each Kindness, took my breath away. Title: Each Kindness Author: Jacqueline Woodson Pictures: E.B. Lewis Publishing: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2012 Ages: 5-8 Themes: Friendship, Kindness, Emotions Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis from Amazon: Chloe and her friends won’t play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her … Read more
Inside: A review of The Polar Bear’s Gift, an Inuit legend. Title: The Polar Bear’s Gift Written by Jeanne Bushey Illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka Publishing: Northern Lights Books for Children (Red Deer Press), 2000 Audience: Ages 5 to 9 Themes: Polar Bears, Inuit, Canada, Kindness Opening: “Please take me with you tomorrow, Ananna,” Pani begged as she sat beside … Read more