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The Day You Begin
This The Day You Begin Back to School and SEL Elementary Activities resource
This loaded resource has over 18+ and 10 differentiated and engaging activities! It is available in printable AND Digital versions! Diversity and Acceptance are the main SEL components within the book, but there are even more! It is perfect for the first week of school or back-to-school lesson plans!
There will be times when you walk into a room
and no one there is quite like you.
“There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk or where you’re from; maybe it’s what you eat or something just as random. It’s not easy to take those first steps where nobody knows you yet, but somehow you do it.”
“Jacqueline Woodson’s lyrical text and Rafael López’s dazzling art remind us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes- and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And sometimes, when we reach out and share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.”
GREAT DISCUSSION POINTS:
- In many ways, this uplifting story offers a beautiful way to open critical conversations regarding feelings and diversity.
- This story points out that we all hold the power to change our thoughts’ direction.
- Discuss empathy and its definition.
- The day you speak up is when you realize you are not the only one who feels like an outsider, and you may even make a new friend.
** Within this resource, you will find:
Predicting Page
Story Concepts page- Main characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part
Story Comprehension questions
Summarizing page
Quote Analysis
Self-Reflection
Text Connections
Task cards and recording sheet
Writing prompt- text-to-self connection question
A coloring page
If you enjoyed this resource, you should check out the following SEL resources from The Bright Cookie TPT store and THIS 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
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 doesn’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, it’s our reaction to them that counts!
Back-to-school:
Our Class is a Family -Building a classroom community
The Day You Begin- Diversity and Acceptance
Mr. Peabody’s Apples– A story about the “power of your words” and not spreading rumors or gossip
COMING SOON:
A Letter from your Teacher on the first day of school
Turkey Goes to School
How to Get Your Teacher Ready
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