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Those Shoes is a compelling read aloud about a young boy who cannot afford the pair of shoes that he really wants. The themes of generosity and friendship make it a great picture book to help you set a positive classroom culture in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classroom. Below, find questions and activity ideas to use in your …
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson is a thoughtful story about excluding others and missed opportunities for kindness. The theme of kindness and acceptance makes it a great book to read for back to school, Valentine’s Day, World Kindness Day, or any time during the year that you want to encourage kindness to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. The …
Looking to create a culture of kindness in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classroom? The kindness ideas and activities below will help you come up with a plan that works for you and your students. Whether you are heading back to school and want to start the year off with a culture of kindness, or you are just looking …
There are so many good books that teach kindness and empathy to read aloud to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Sometimes it can be hard to choose. But kindness and empathy are themes that upper elementary students need to be reminded of all year long. You don’t have to choose just one book! Below, find some kindness and …
Drawing attention to and celebrating your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students for being kind is one of the best ways to encourage more kindness! There are so many different and fun ways to do this in your upper elementary classroom. Kindness breeds more kindness, so coming up with a plan to celebrate and reward kindness will only help you …