Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
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Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
36 | Book Episode: Conversations About Being Left Out
Sticky Hope
16 minutes 47 seconds
1 month ago
36 | Book Episode: Conversations About Being Left Out
Sometimes it is difficult for students to know how to get along with one another. They can exclude each other or be unkind. Sometimes a student makes a mistake and it's difficult to know how to forgive them and still be friends with them. We share two wordless picture books that will help navigate how to respond to these situations.
Takeaways
Wordless picture books can be powerful tools for teaching empathy.
Books like I Walk With Vanessa and I Forgive Alex help students understand social dynamics.
Narrating social situations allows students to reflect on their own experiences.
Empathy and understanding are crucial in creating a supportive classroom environment.
Teachers can use these books to address real-life problems students face.
Students can learn to predict and problem-solve social situations through storytelling.
The books encourage students to think about their roles in social interactions.
Using wordless books helps students of all ages engage with complex social issues.
Links
I Walk With Vanessa: LINK to YouTube read aloud video.
I Forgive Alex: LINK to YouTube read aloud video.
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Sticky Hope
Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
