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This beautifully written, accessible story and accompanying guide, celebrate neurodiversity and teach us that ADHD is something to be proud of and to support through compassion. Weaving in social emotional awareness, empathy, self-control, confidence, and acceptance, this whimsical collaboration is ideal for classrooms, families, libraries, and medical settings for developmental ages Pre-K through 3rd grade. This delightful book and guide, that incorporates writing and art, are sure to help children, their caretakers, and friends see the many benefits of ADHD as they follow Sophie and her invisible friend, “Ady”, through a particularly challenging school day, that ultimately culminates in acceptance.
Sara Weiss’ middle grade biography The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark dives deep into Clark’s basketball journey and the history of the WNBA with high-action photographs and historical and factual blurbs. Weis doesn’t shy away from sometimes overlooked topics, including the challenges in women’s sports and the role race plays in sports, the media, and society. Whether you’re a basketball fanatic or you’ve never set foot on a court, this book and educator guide offer something for all. Readers will be celebrating hard work and the magic of a childhood dream! The educator guide has young people exploring elements of nonfiction texts, setting goals, and connecting the exciting world of basketball to the wonderful world of math.
Dear Black Boy is fitting for every classroom community wishing to build camaraderie amongst classmates and a culture of setting and reaching goals. The author’s dream is freedom for all. The journey may look different for everyone, but hard work is the one thing we all have in common. Dear Black Boy is a beautifully illustrated picture book and highly relevant for both younger and upper elementary students. Educators can adapt the questions, activities, and standards to match their students’ ages and abilities.
Wyatt Cash has a three-part plan. Play travel ball in middle school. Letter on the high school varsity team. Play college ball at a Division One school. Step One: Make it through tryouts and earn a spot on the Tornadoes, where he faces intentional and unintentional snubs from peers and adults alike. There’s only one problem: Wyatt inherited a genetic trait from his dad that makes keeping his cool difficult. The more he learns about the past, the more Wyatt begins to question the rules he’s always followed to fit in. Will Wyatt be able to keep his stone cold facade and his personal dreams from going up in smoke? This educator’s guide creates opportunities for students to learn more about the historical events and injustices highlighted in The Rule of Three. The discussion questions and activities allow for text-to-self and text-to-real-world connections, making inferences, and practicing critical thinking skills.
In the wild, Grecia the toucan loved to soar from branch to branch and sing for all the creatures of the rainforest. Until, one night, loud voices echoed through the trees, sticks and rocks flew, and Grecia fell from her favorite avocado tree, tragically breaking her beak. While witnessing Grecia’s determined spirit, readers will learn how this single plucky toucan became a symbol for the international wildlife protection movement and inspired real change in anti-animal cruelty law, saving countless animals from harm. Perfect for the young activist, engineer, or animal lover, Grecia’s triumphant true story will resonate with readers of all ages, showing how determination and teamwork can make an impact and create lasting change.