Description
Making Friends Is an Art social-emotional learning resource has 39 pages and 14 activities! It is available in printable and digital versions. Perfect for grades K-6th! The SEL components covered within this are celebrating our differences, diversity, friendship, and more!
What a valuable concept for both children and adults alike!
Making Friends Is an Art Picture Book resource can be used for:
Read Aloud Time
SEL Block
Morning Meetings
Whole-Class Discussions
Counselor Lessons
Sub-Plans
And MORE!
Making Friends Is an Art SEL Resource includes:
What’s included in this resource page
Predicting
Theme / Message
Story Concepts
Summarizing
Text-Connections
Writing Prompts
Quote Analysis
Self-Reflection
Character Change
Celebrating Our Differences
Character Traits of a Good Friend
Comprehension Color by Number
Two Versions of Roll and Retell Game
(2) Coloring Sheets
Summary:
Multi-talented Brown is the luckiest pencil in the box! He gets to spend most of his time hanging out with the other pencils, who are all different but have something in common: they each have a talent to share with others that makes them a great friend: Black looks out for everyone, Yellow always does what’s right, Purple has hopes and dreams, White won’t let the other pencils fight, Dark Green is very trustworthy, Pink listens to everyone, Light Green is always honest, and Orange likes to have fun.
In this enjoyable, creative story, Brown learns that in order to make and keep friends, he needs to know how to be a good friend. And to be a good friend, Brown must find a way to share his many talents with others. At first, that seems hard to Brown because he can’t seem to figure out what his friendship talent is. But after asking for advice from Blue, Light Green, Red, and Black, he soon realizes that to be a good friend, all he has to do is be himself! After this realization, he recognizes that he has so many talents to share with others, and that he just LOVES being Brown!
Making Friends Is an Art! is part of the popular Building Relationships book series written by award-winning author Julia Cook. This is a wonderful story for teaching kids of all ages how to practice the true art of friendship and getting along with others. Educators, counselors and parents will love reading the second edition of this very popular story with children which features fewer words and more positive, empowering messaging. Brown and his friends learn to recognize their talents by being true to themselves.
If you enjoyed this resource, please check out the other SEL picture book resources from The Bright Cookie TPT store or The Bright Cookie website
Diversity:
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners– Diversity / Self Love
Growth Mindset:
Salt in His Shoes- A story about perseverance and a growth mindset.
The Girl Who Made a Million Mistakes– Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Self-Esteem
Kindness:
The Cool Bean– Kindness and including others.
Jelly Donut Difference– Spreading Kindness
Snippets– Reveals the power of kindness and the beauty of being unique/ Math polygon incorporation as well.
Do Unto Otters– A story about manners and The Golden Rule.
How Full is Your Bucket– A story about self-esteem, kindness, the Golden Rule
The Power of Your Words:
Mr. Peabody’s Apples– A story about the “power of your words” and not spreading rumors or gossip
Self-Confidence:
The Smart Cookie– The power of self-confidence
My Magical Dreams- Helping students see the incredible potential inside of them.
Self-Acceptance / Accepting Others:
The Good Egg– Self-Acceptance, Accepting Others, it’s okay not to be perfect
The Bad Seed– Your reputation and past don’t define you; accepting others for who they are, self-reflection.
I Believe I Can– Believing in AND loving yourself.
Friendship / Problem Solving
I’m Not Just a Scribble– Inclusiveness, Friendship, Belonging, Self-Worth
Enemy Pie– Friendship, Problem-Solving, Bullying, Judgement, Respect
Self-Control:
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days– Feelings / Self Control
My Mouth is a Volcano– A story about learning to have self-control with your words and interrupting.
Second Chances:
Being Your Best Self:
Choices / Feelings / Emotions:
My Magical Feelings-Discusses 12 different Feelings. It’s Okay to have feelings; our reaction to them counts!
This Book is Perfect– Mistakes are Okay, Embracing Imperfection
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