Description
Help students discover the power of kindness, friendship, self-worth, and financial literacy with The Lonely Penny SEL Companion resource for The Lonely Penny by Rebecca McClantoc! This comprehensive unit includes meaningful reading comprehension activities, SEL lessons, writing prompts, partner activities, crafts, financial literacy connections, and interactive learning experiences designed specifically for kindergarten through 3rd-grade students.
Perfect for classroom read-alouds, counseling lessons, character education, literacy centers, morning meetings, SEL units, and financial literacy instruction, this resource encourages students to reflect on their own value while building critical reading and social-emotional skills.
Skills Covered
- Reading Comprehension
- Identifying story elements
- Sequencing events
- Character analysis
- Summarizing
- Making predictions
- Text-to-self connections
- Answering comprehension questions
Social Emotional Learning
- Self-esteem
- Self-worth
- Friendship skills
- Empathy
- Kindness
- Positive relationships
- Community building
Writing Skills
- Opinion writing
- Personal narratives
- Reflection writing
- Response to literature
Financial Literacy
- Understanding coins
- Coin value
- Saving and spending concepts
- Money awareness
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Combines literacy, SEL, and financial literacy in one resource
Encourages meaningful classroom discussions
Includes hands-on friendship craft activities
Perfect for whole-group, small-group, partner, or independent work
Supports character education initiatives
Promotes positive classroom culture
Includes both printable and digital formats
Easy-prep activities for busy teachers
Perfect For
- Read-Aloud Extensions
- SEL Lessons
- Character Education
- Counseling Groups
- Literacy Centers
- Small Groups
- Whole Group Instruction
- Morning Meetings
- Sub Plans
- Financial Literacy Units
- Friendship Units
- Back-to-School Activities
What’s Included?
- Reading Comprehension Activities
- Story Elements Graphic Organizer
- Character Traits Activities
- Story Summary Activities
- Sequence of Events Activity
- Reading Comprehension Questions
- Vocabulary Practice
- Prediction Activities
- Text-to-Self Connections
- Answer Keys
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Self-Worth Activities
- Friendship Discussions
- Positive Affirmation Activities
- Kindness Reflection Opportunities
- Being a Good Friend Activities
- Empathy Building Exercises
Writing Activities
- Prediction Writing
- Reflection Writing
- Text-to-Self Writing Prompts
- Personal Response Activities
- Favorite Part Writing Activities
Partner & Collaborative Activities
- Penny Partners Positive Affirmation Interview
- Friendship Discussions
- Cooperative Learning Activities
- Think-Pair-Share Opportunities
Financial Literacy Connections
- History of the Penny Reading Passage
- Coin Awareness Activities
- Money Vocabulary Development
- Financial Literacy Discussion Opportunities
Art & Craft Activities
- Hugging Heart Friendship Craft
- Friendship-Themed Projects
- Creative Response Activities
Additional Resources
- Printable and Digital Options
- Teacher Directions
- Answer Keys
- Differentiated Recording Pages
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