This SEL Children's Book Companion Bundle includes 40 read-aloud lessons on popular picture books, fun SEL activities, reading comprehension discussion questions, writing prompts, and more that teach social-emotional learning and build reading skills. It's great for school counseling lessons, morning meetings, sub plans, and more!
⭐Get ready to revolutionize your read aloud time with the mind+heart Social Emotional Learning Book Companion Bundle! Book companions provide lessons that dig deep into popular children's books on important social and emotional topics (emotions, self-regulation, growth mindset, respect and manners, friendship, self-esteem and self-love, kindness, and empathy).
⭐No more wasting your precious teacher planning time looking for the RIGHT books to teach important topics. This bundle has curated lists of mentor texts ready for you to grab and go! Kids will love the follow-up activities that are included for each book!
⭐Turn your read aloud time into meaningful, structured opportunities to support your students and help them develop the most important skills they need in life (the social-emotional ones)!
⭐Children will participate in classroom discussions and book chats, share their feelings in written form, and participate in fun, engaging activities that build emotional awareness and social skills.
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♥♥ This SEL Book Companion BUNDLE is available at a DISCOUNTED PRICE. Get 40 read aloud book packs that are standard-based with no-prep printable and digital activities to make your planning a breeze! ♥♥
✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this bundle provides: the book lessons, story activities, digital activities, and more.
Included in the Social-Emotional Learning Book Companion Bundle:
- 40 picture book companions related to social and emotional concepts
- Detailed lesson plans
- Book chat cards to guide discussion
- Anchor charts
- Book responses & writing prompts
- 4 follow-up activities for every book (2 in digital format)
- Book companion guide with safe links
- Google Slides ready for use in Google Classroom
- Images for use in Seesaw
- Interactive PowerPoint file
✏️LESSONS:
Each book has a detailed lesson plan, with “Book Chat” cards and questions to guide your discussion before, during, and after reading.
An interactive anchor chart and writing activity are also included. These focus on the social-emotional skills presented in the book and encourage children to express their thinking.
✏️STORY ACTIVITIES:
Each book has 4 follow-up activities to build upon the book’s social-emotional lesson. A fun variety of activities are included for independent, partner, and small group use.
✏️DIGITAL ACTIVITIES:
Every book companion has a digital anchor chart, a writing template, and at least 2 digital activities. These are ready in Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™.
♥ 8 SEL topics covered for a total of 40 books:
5 Self-Regulation Book Companions:
1. My Magic Breath by Nick Ortner
2. Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia
3. The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
4. I Am Yoga by Susan Verde
5. Charlotte and the Quiet Place by Deborah Sosin
5 Emotional Awareness Book Companions:
1. The Color Monster by Anna Llenas
2. In My Heart by Jo Witek
3. The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
4. Glad Monster, Sad Monster by Ed Emberley & Anne Miranda
5. F is for Feelings by Goldie Millar & Lisa A. Berger
5 Growth Mindset Book Companions:
1. Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook
2. The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi
3. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Pett & Rubinstein
4. The Dot by Peter Reynolds
5. The Bad Seed by Jory John
5 Respect & Manners Book Companions:
1. Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller
2. Respect and Take Care of Things by Cheri J. Meiners
3. Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker by Christianne Jones
4. Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie by Laura Rankin
5. Don’t Squeal Unless It’s a Big Deal by Jeanie Franz Ransom
5 Friendship Book Companions:
1. Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border
2. Meesha Makes a Friend by Tom Percival
3. Stick and Stone by Ferry & Lichtenheld
4. Enemy Pie by Derek Munson
5. The Bad Seed by Jory John
5 Self-Esteem Book Companions:
1. Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival
2. The Smart Cookie by John & Oswald
3. Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey
4. Be You by Peter Reynolds
5. Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell
5 Kindness Book Companions:
1. Be Kind by Pat Miller
2. Try a Little Kindness by Henry Cole
3. A Little Spot of Kindness by Diane Alber
4. The Cool Bean by John Jory & Pete Oswald
5. Kindness is a Kite String by Michelle Schaub
5 Empathy Book Companions:
- You, Me, & Empathy by Jayneen Sanders
- Hey, Little Ant by Phillip & Hannah Hoose
- The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
- The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo
- I Am Human by Susan Verde
❤️Suggestions on How to Use:
- Each lesson starts with a book chat that continues during and after reading a book. There are questions included to guide your discussion.
- There is an anchor chart idea provided to enhance the book’s lesson.
- A follow-up writing activity can be used to extend the discussion.
- There are 4 activities for each children’s book. Some include digital options.
- I suggest reading 1 book per week and doing the lesson. Use the extra activities to reinforce the topic the story covers throughout the week.
- Differentiated templates included. Please choose what fits best with your students’ abilities and needs.
- The lessons and activities work great for after morning meetings or end of the day lessons, school counselors and classroom teachers, and children in K-2.
Don’t own a copy of a book? No problem! Safe links to video recordings of books being read aloud are included, as well as a book list of more books to use during your lessons.
DISCLAIMER: The video links to the read-alouds and supplemental lesson content are subject to change at any time. Proud to be Primary is not the creator of these videos, and therefore the links may be removed by the creators or authors of the content at any time at their discretion. If you find a broken link in the resource, please let us know by leaving a Q&A, and try searching YouTube for an alternate video to watch instead. Read alouds online are also available for teachers via the library website Hoopla.
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Try the BEST-SELLING SEL resources available for K-2 & 3-5 that each contain a year’s worth of lessons and activities.
♥♥mind+heart Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-2♥♥
Check out the other SEL units for K-2:
Emotions & Feelings
Self-Regulation & Self-Control
Growth Mindset
Relationships & Friendship
Empathy & Social Awareness
Kindness & Bucket Filling
Respect & Gratitude
Responsibility, Goal Setting, & Conflict Resolution
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