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1. What might cause students to have to persevere through school? What are some challenges students face everyday in school?

2. Why should students persevere through school?

3. What are two things a student could do if they come across a difficult task in school?

4. Who are some people in a school that students can count on for help and help students persevere?

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1. How can someone persevere while working on different hobbies and sports?

2. Why should someone not give up a hobby and sport?

3. What makes perseverance important with hobbies and sports?

4. How can someone tell if they have perservered with a hobby and / or a sport?

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1. What are life skills?

2. Why is it important to persevere when learning different life skills?

3. How can someone tell if they have persevered when working on different life skills?

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1. Why is perseverance important with family members?

2. Why is perseverance important with friends?

3. What does perseverance help us do with different relationships?

4. Are there relationships we can persevere through that are not with people?

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Maya and the Beast written by Maya Gabeira

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Maya and the Beast written by Maya Gabeira

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The Beast, or a big gigantic wave is feared by all except Maya. Maya uses determination and passion to get her through conquering the big wave.

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Written by Maya Gabeira; Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki

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A fairy tale picture book of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes. Young Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma—except when she’s in the water. It’s the one place where she feels

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Sal Boat (A Boat by Sal) written by Thyra Seder

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Sal Boat (A Boat by Sal) written by Thyra Seder

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Sal's wish is to build a boat all by himself but realizes with the help of his community, he can get more done than if he were to build the boat all by himself.

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Stacy's Extraordinary Words written by Stacey Abrams 

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Stacey's Extraordinary Words is a wonderful text about a the author who competes in a Spelling Bee for the very first time as a young student. After being bullied by her Jake, Stacey uses perseverance to get her through. This text is great for students to show the importance of never giving up and continuing to practice what you are good at!

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Stacey Abrams is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, nonprofit CEO and political leader. After serving for eleven years in the Georgia House of Representatives, seven as Democratic Leader. In 2018, Abrams became the Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia, winning more votes than any other Democrat in the state's history. Abrams was the first black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major party in the United States, and she was the first black woman and first Georgian to deliver a Response to the State of the Union.

In the wake of the 2018 election, Abrams launched Fair Fight Action and Fair Fight 2020 to defend voting rights. She also launched Fair Count to ensure accuracy in the 2020 Census and greater participation in civic engagement, and the Southern Economic Advancement Project, a public policy initiative to broaden economic power and build equity in the South. She previously founded the New Georgia Project, which has helped register hundreds of thousands of Georgians.

Abrams is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations, where she serves on the Subcommittee on Diversity. She has been a featured speaker at the Aspen Ministers Forum, the Kerry Initiative-Yale Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, the National Security Action Forum and the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as a contributor to Foreign Affairs Magazine.

She is a recipient of the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award and a current member of the Board of Directors for the Center for American Progress and Priorities USA. Abrams has also written eight romantic suspense novels under the pen name Selena Montgomery, in addition to Lead from the Outside, formerly Minority Leader, a guidebook on making real change in the civic sector, politics or the private sector.

Abrams is an avid fan of television and movies, with a penchant for sci-fi, car chases and heists. A bibliophile, her recent favorites range from Colson Whitehead, Robert Caro and Nora Roberts to N.K. Jemison, Rebecca Roanhorse and Haruki Marukami.

Abrams received degrees from Spelman College, the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas and Yale Law School. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, she and her five siblings grew up Mississippi and Georgia.

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Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love written by Michelle Edwards

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Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love written by Michelle Edwards

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Zora is Lee's older sister. She treats him like a baby and tells him what to do. Lee feels like Zora's shadow and does not always like how she treats him. However, readers will see that she is just trying to protect him and it is all because of love. Lee tries over and over again to learn how to sew until eventually he is able to sew the ear of his sister's teddy bear back on.

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CORETTA SCOTT KING ILLUSTRATOR HONOR AWARD WINNER loving older sibling are depicted in this heartwarming picture book by a critically acclaimed author and award-winning illustrator.
CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD WINNER

"I know big sisters. Zora, the boss, she's mine," explains Lee as he and Zora head to the library, where Mrs. C is teaching the children how to sew. Though Zora sews a beautiful flower on her cloth square, little Lee makes a mess out of the half-moon he is trying to stitch. That night, when he can't sleep, he gives sewing another try...and succeeds, even mending the hole in his pants pocket! The next morning, he sneaks into Zora's room and sews the ear back on Bess, her stuffed bear. When Zora discovers Bess, she wraps Lee in her special big sister hug--for just a moment--and then is back to being the boss once again.

National Jewish Book Award-winning author Michelle Edwards and Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award-winning illustrator April Harrison create a funny, oh-so-true portrait of a brother and sister's relationship in this winning picture book.
Meet Lee, a little boy who won't give up until he learns how to sew, and Zora, the sister who watches him try--and ultimately succeed!
All the highs and lows of having a bossy, protective, and

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She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference written by Chelsea Clinton

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She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference written by Chelsea Clinton

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From the beginning, women were told that they could not participate in science. This book shows the power and determination of the young women who persisted in science and failed to give up on their dreams. The women mentioned in the story took a chance and decided to continue to learn and grow which made a huge difference in the world!

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A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series! She Persisted in Science is for everyone who's ever had questions about the world around them or the way things work, and who won't give up until they find their answers., starred review

Throughout history, women have been told that science isn't for them. They've been told that they're not smart enough, or that their brains just aren't able to handle it. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, their skills and their persistence to discover, invent, create and explain.

With engaging artwork by Alexandra Boiger accompanying the inspiring text, this is a book that shows readers that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and that women in science change our world.

This book features: Florence Nightingale, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Ynes Enriquetta Julietta Mexia, Grace Hopper, Rosalind Franklin, Gladys West, Jane Goodall, Flossie Wong-Staal, Temple Grandin, Zaha Hadid, Ellen Ochoa, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha & Mari Copeny, and Autumn Peltier, Greta Thunberg & Wanjiru Wathuti

* "[A] lovely, moving work of children's literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women." -

"Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women's voices have made themselves emphatically heard." -
Praise for She Persisted : Publishers Weekly Booklist She Persisted ] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way." - Family Circle "A message we all need to hear." -

"We can't wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too." - Scary Mommy Praise for She Persisted in Science: --School Library Journal

"This inspiring collective biography provides a host of role models for young readers."

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A Walk in the Words written by Hudson Talbott

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A Walk in the Words written by Hudson Talbott

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This is a story about a young boy who was the slowest reader in his class. He read each word slowly and had trouble keeping up with the rest of his classmates. However, the young boy learns to breakdown the words and finds that his pace is the only thing that truly matters.

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Hudson Talbott has written and illustrated over twenty- seven books for young readers. His books have been made into films, musicals, and have won several awards, including a Newbury Honor.

Hudson grew up in Louisville, KY, the youngest of four children and the only one with an interest in the arts. Despite his parents' orientation toward sports, they supported his artistic pursuits, allowing him to study art in Italy. After living abroad for several years Hudson began his career in New York as a free-lance designer/illustrator, commissioned by The Metropolitan Museum, The Metropolitan Opera, Bloomingdale's, and the Museum of Modern Art among others. Hudson created his first children's book for the Museum of Modern Art, called How to Show Grown-Ups the Museum. His next book, We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story, was bought and produced as a feature-length animated film by Steven Spielberg, who also bought the film and television rights to other books which followed. Hudson then collaborated with the composer Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine on a book adaptation of their Broadway musical Into the Woods. Two other books, River of Dreams the Story of the Hudson River and O'Sullivan Stew have since been adapted and produced for the stage as musicals for schools and youth theatrical groups.

Hudson's lifelong passion for travel generated the subject matter for several of his books. Amazon Diary came from his experiences in the Amazon Rainforest with Dr. John Walden, a jungle doctor who brought malaria medicine to remote indigenous tribes. Safari Journal came from his travels with Dr. Jan Grootenhuis, a wildlife veterinarian who worked with the Maasai people in Kenya.

In recent years, the subjects of Hudson's books have have been closer to home. It's All About Me-ow captures the "catitude" of his two cats who rule his farmhouse in upstate New York. From Wolf to Woof! The Story of Dogs inspired him to get a dog, a golden doodle named Morgan. Picturing America is the story of Thomas Cole, the first great American artist, who lived in nearby Catskill, and is a companion to his book River of Dreams.

Hudson's newest book, A Walk In The Words, is his own story about how he turned the challenge of being a slow reader to his advantage. By letting his curiosity and love of language lead him into reading he became a storyteller himself, and discovered that he could paint with words.

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Rosie Revere, Engineer written by Andrea Beaty

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Rosie Revere, Engineer written by Andrea Beaty

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Rosie always dreamed of becoming something big. She dreamed of becoming an engineer. Day by day she creates new, wonderful inventions with objects spanning from fan parts to cheddar cheese spray for her family members. After one of her inventions crashes, Rosie is let down but her attitude changes and she is quickly set on continuing to invent and create unique things!

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The beloved New York Times bestselling picture book about pursuing one's passion with persistence and learning to celebrate each failure on the road to achieving one's dreams.

And now you can follow Rosie's further adventures-with her friends Iggy Peck and Ada Twist-in the instant New York Times bestseller Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, the first in a BRAND-NEW chapter book series, The Questioneers!

Rosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie's gizmos would astound-if she ever let anyone see them.

Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!), who shows her that the first flop isn't something to fear-it's something to celebrate. And you can only truly fail, if you quit.

Collect them all! Add these other STEM favorites from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today!

Ada Twist, Scientist
Iggy Peck, Architect
Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters
Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants
Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists
Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects
Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers

Praise for Rosie Revere, Engineer
"Comically detailed mixed-media illustrations that keep the mood light and emphasize Rosie's creativity at every turn."
-Publishers Weekly
"The detritus of Rosie's collections is fascinating, from broken dolls and stuffed animals to nails, tools, pencils, old lamps and possibly an erector set. And cheddar-cheese spray."
-Kirkus Reviews
"This celebration of creativity and perseverance is told through rhyming text, which gives momentum and steady pacing to a story, consistent with the celebration of its heroine, Rosie. She's an imaginative thinker who hides her light under a bushel (well, really, the bed) after being laughed at for one of her inventions."
-Booklist

Award
2013 Parents' Choice Award - GOLD
2014 Amelia Bloomer Project List
ReadBoston's Best Read Aloud Book

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A Chair for My Mother written by Vera Williams 

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A young girl collects coins in a coin jar and saves up to buy her mother a brand new chair after the old one burns in a fire. The girl never gives up on the chair or her mother despite the challenges they face.

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Vera B. Williams lives in New York City.

In Her Own Words..."Throughout my childhood I was encouraged to make pictures, tell stories, act, and dance--all of this at a heaven in our New York City neighborhood called the Bronx House.

"Saturdays I painted with a crusading art director, Florence Cane. In her book The Growth of the Child Through Art, I appear under the name Linda. I was sixteen when the book appeared and embarrassed by it. But at age nine I had been totally proud when a painting of mine was exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and I was later shown in the Movietone News explaining to Eleanor Roosevelt its Yiddish title, "Yentas."

"In 1945 I went to Black Mountain College in North Carolina, a unique educational community. I graduated in 1949 in graphic art, which I studied with Josef Albers. Along the way I planted corn, made butter, worked on the printing press, and helped to build the house in which I lived with Paul Williams, a fellow student I married there.

"I wanted that connection of art and community to continue. And it did at the Gate Hill Cooperative, a community we built with other Black Mountain people, a poet, musicians, and potters. I lived and worked there from 1953-1970 (after which I moved to Canada). My children (Sarah, Jenny, Merce) grew up there. For them, we branched out into a school, part of the Surnmerhill movement. The gingerbread houses that led to my first book for Greenwillow I first made in sticky variety at our school. I have always liked to teach and have taught art, cooking, writing, nature study, for nursery age on.

"At forty-six, no longer married, living in a houseboat on the bay at Vancouver, British Columbia, I did my first book. But before that could happen, the fates decreed a stint of cooking and running a bakery at a small school in the Ontario countryside. My love affair with Canada included also a 500-mile trip on the Yukon River. Many of those adventures I put in Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe.

"I also write and draw for adults-short stories, leaflets, and posters. As a lover of children, I try to do what I can to help save their earth from nuclear disaster. This pursuit, too, has added its excitement to my biography, including, in 1981, a month's stay in the federal penitentiary in Alderson, West Virginia (an outcome of a women's peaceful blockade of the Pentagon). Perhaps this experience will some day appear in one of my books. So far I've found children's books a wonderfully accommodating medium where any of my various activities might pop up."

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A Chair for My Mother: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner (Reading Rainbow Books)

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Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football Playing Artist Ernie Barnes written by Don Tate 

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Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football Playing Artist Ernie Barnes written by Don Tate 

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Ernie always loved art from the time he could remember. However, boys were supposed to play sports instead of paint. This book follows the journey of Ernie and how he joined his schools football team and eventually made it to the NFL but never gave up on his dream and love for art.

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From acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the picture book Pigskins to Paintbrushes tells the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist. He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field-that was an art. and as an artist, whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful.Good Times , and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. is the inspiring story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of "possible," from the field to the canvas.

Young Ernie Barnes wasn't like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were "supposed" to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star.

But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft and became famous as both a professional athlete

He played for the Baltimore Colts (1959-60), Titans of New York (1960), San Diego Chargers (1960-62), and the Denver Broncos (1963-64). In 1965, Barnes signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canada but fractured his right foot, which ended his professional football career. Soon after, he met New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin, who was impressed by Barnes and his art. In 1966, Barnes had a debut solo exhibition in New York City, sponsored by Werblin at the Grand Central Art Galleries; all the paintings were sold. Barnes became so well known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show Pigskins to Paintbrushes

From award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate,

The back matter includes Barnes's photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author's note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes's work can be seen.

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Jabari has dreams of jumping off the diving board at the pool. He recently finished lessons and is ready to do it. After feeling scared, Jabari leaves but continues to come back and tries again the next day. Jabari feels confident and happy when he finally makes it off the board!

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Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for.

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The Sandcastle That Lola Built written by Megan Maynor

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The Sandcastle That Lola Built written by Megan Maynor

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At the beach, Lola builds a super tall sand castle. After it's knocked down by a foot, Lola decides to give others a chance and recruits them to help her build a brand new one. Lola's perseverance with others allowed her to build one of the best sandcastles ever!

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"The joys of a day at the beach - along with those inevitable moments of frustration, too - are packed into this story of a girl building a sandcastle."- The New York Times Book Review

"Dig into this playful, beachy read."- Kirkus

"The delightful text, coupled with nondogmatic examples of intent cooperation, make this a wonderful choice for group sharing and a great vehicle for launching the beach season."- SLJ

"The collage and mixed-media illustrations make the shoreline landscape and the chill vibe of a beach vacation feel very close at hand. In an age of adult-organized play, this book offers a fun but pointed reminder that children are more than capable of organizing themselves."- Publishers Weekly

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A modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle. Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall...

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A Letter to My Best Friend written by Yangsook Choi

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A Letter to My Best Friend written by Yangsook Choi

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Jihun is struggling to communicate with one of his friends back home. He is in a new school and is new to the English language. Through hard work and perseverance, Jihun writes the letter which allows him to connect to his friend back home but build new friends along the way.

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Yangsook Choi is the author of the beloved classic, THE NAME JAR and newly released A LETTER TO MY BEST FRIEND, among others. She grew up in Korea and started drawing at age four. As a child, she loved telling her grandma scary stories at night. Since moving to New York to pursue her art, she has written and illustrated many books for young readers. Her books have been acclaimed as a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year, an American Library Association Notable Book, and with an International Literacy Association's Children's Book Award. She has also received 200+ rejection letters until she lost count.

Her past jobs include waiting tables at a smoky Korean BBQ restaurant, flying as a flight attendant, and drawing tiny pictures on fake nails.

When she is not creating, she loves to doodle with children in her community and around the world. She has drawn with children in local shelters, mountain children in the Himalayas, Bedouin children in the Arabian desert, refugee children from North Korea, and children in a Cambodian orphanage. She considers these children among her greatest teachers.

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As Sam gets older, it seems like there are new things for him to try almost all the time. Step by step, Sam learns there are small steps he can take to make big leaps.

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Gloriana Presente written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

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Gloriana Presente written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

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This is a powerful story about a young girl who struggles on the first day of school. As a native Spanish speaker, Gloriana has a hard time understanding all of the new English words and it is difficult for her to make friends. However, Gloriana's Abuela helps her feel brave and get through the jitters that come along with a new school year!

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Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latinx/e Dominican and Puerto Rican writer, mother, and community organizer.

During the day she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer's hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been.

Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and daughter. She was awarded a Yuyi Morales Diversity and More Merit Scholarship in 2020 for the Craft and Business of Writing Children's Picture Books course offered through the Children's Book Academy. She earned a Las Musas Mentorship and an Editor-Writer Mentorship from The Word for picture books in 2020. She was also selected as a mentee through the PB Chat Mentorship program but withdrew from the program due to being offered representation.

Alyssa's amazing agent is the talented Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez at Context Literary Agency. Alyssa is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), a Musa with LAS MUSAS BOOKS, and a member of KidLit In Color.

She hopes you enjoy her stories.

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Gloriana, Presente: A First Day of School Story

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Katie struggles with letting go of one of their family cars. Instead of shutting down, Katie pushes through her feelings and writes a letter to the car, Bob helping her keep the relationship alive and strong.

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I Don't Want to Wash My Hands written by Tony Ross

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I Don't Want to Wash My Hands written by Tony Ross

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The little princess struggles with washing her hands. After learning about germs, the little princess realizes the importance of hand washing and sticks with it to keep her safe and healthy.

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From beloved children's author and illustrator Tony Ross, comes a fun to read and humorous take on the importance of handwashing. The Little Princess does not want to wash her hands. After all, she's...

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What Will I Do if I Can't Tie My Shoe? written by Heidi Kilgras

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What Will I Do if I Can't Tie My Shoe? written by Heidi Kilgras

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In this story, a young boy has a hard time tying his shoes. However through hard work, dedication, and help from his older brother, he learns to tie his shoes the right way!

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Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed! written by Kelly Louise 

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Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed! written by Kelly Louise 

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In order for Oliver West to play with cars and trucks outside with his friends, he has to learn how to get dressed. With some practice and a strong mind, Oliver gets dressed and goes outside to play!

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Empowering and Educational Book Teaching Kids About Having Routines and Gaining Independence.
When Oliver sees his friends playing outside, he can't wait to join them. But something is standing in his way . . . his pajamas!

Put your RIGHT leg in one side, Your LEFT leg in the other.
Your SUPERHERO underpants will soon be undercover!

Will Oliver be able to put on his pants and shirt so he can play too? What if he can't find his missing shoe?

Watch Oliver struggle through the natural behaviors and emotions of a young child learning a new skill as Mom guides him with gentle nudges, loving encouragement and lots of praise.
Your 3 -6-year-old will love and relate to this book!

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Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed! (Award Winning Book)

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Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed! (Award Winning Book) [Kelly Louise, Rebecca Sinclair] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed! (Award Winning Book)

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I Choose to Try Again written by Elizabeth Estrada 

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The main character in the story struggles with staying positive when things don't go her way. When she fails and piano and basketball, she always feelings like giving up. However, readers will learn about the power of the saying, "I choose to try again," in this story.

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In this rhyming story, Kiara learns how to keep going even when things get too hard. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, Kiara reflects on her mistakes and realizes that mistakes help her grow. Instead of avoiding them, she learns from them so she can improve.

Do you want your child to learn about perseverance and diligence? Your child will learn how easy it is to get back up after failing.

"I Choose to Try Again" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide.

This story told from Kiara's point of view will help open your child's mind to what it feels like to fail, and then try again. Kiara will teach your child how to be mentally strong.

With Kiara in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. Throughout the story, Kiara will show you what perseverance looks like.

Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions.Try not to say 'never.'.

That brainwashes you to fail.
It means that you won't have the chance
To raise the victory sail.
A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.

"I Choose to Try Again" was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum.

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I Choose to Try Again: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Perseverance and Diligence (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose)

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I Choose to Try Again: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Perseverance and Diligence (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) [Estrada, Elizabeth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Choose to Try Again: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Perseverance and Diligence (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose)

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The Girl Who Figured it Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion written by Minda Dentler

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The Girl Who Figured it Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion written by Minda Dentler

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This follows the true story of Minda Dentler and her journey to becoming an Ironman World Champion. Minda does not let her challenges and disability define her nor determine her life's outcome. Readers will see the importance of persistence and a strong mind.

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Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the care of an orphanage. After she was adopted by an American family and moved to Washington, she underwent surgeries to enable her to walk with leg braces and crutches.

As she grew, she faced many challenges, but remained undeterred by her disability. Her decision to begin training and competing in triathlons was no different. Despite the obstacles and failures she experienced along the way, Minda's persistence and determination in the face of setbacks helped her to make sports history and inspire people around the world to rethink what's possible!

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The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion

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The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion [Dentler, Minda, Dehennin, Stephanie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Tilda Tries Again written by Tom Percival

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Tilda Tries Again written by Tom Percival

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When Tilda's world turns upside down out of the blue, she is filled with fear and confusion. Through the help of a little ladybug, Tilda learns the importance of not giving up on anything!

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Tilda doesn't like change. Why would she, when her life is great just the way it is? But one day, Tilda's world turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. Everything is just so different and hard. Can Tilda discover a way to move forward and embrace all this change?

Bold, bright, and empowering, this inspiring story about coping with unexpected changes is perfect for helping children build resilience.

Read all the books in the Big Bright Feelings series!

The Ruby Finds a Worry Perfectly Norman Ravi's Roar Meesha Makes Friends Tilda Tries Again

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Tilda Tries Again (Big Bright Feelings) [Percival, Tom] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tilda Tries Again (Big Bright Feelings)

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

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This is a true story about Mary Walker learning to read for the very first time! In her old age, Mary was determined to learn the letters and their sounds and be able to read just like others around her. It took Mary a long time to do so, but she persevered and her hard work payed off. Soon, she was recognized by many for her triumphant progress and all she had done!

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Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author.

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn.

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read [Hubbard, Rita Lorraine, Mora, Oge] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

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Ben and Emma's Big Hit written by Gavin Newsom

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This is a story that will capture the hearts of all its readers. In this story, the narrator discusses the challenges a young boy has with dyslexia. Ben is passionate about baseball and as soon as he starts thinking about letters and words like he does with baseball, he finds he can accomplish anything!

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From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading.

Ben loves baseball. He loves the lines of diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher's mound. What Ben doesn't like is reading. Ben has dyslexia, which means letters and sounds get jumbled up in his brain, and then the words don't make sense. But when Ben starts looking at reading like he looks at baseball, he realizes that if he keeps trying, he can overcome any obstacle that comes his way.

In this empowering story by California Governor Gavin Newsom, inspired by his own childhood diagnosis of dyslexia, readers will learn that kids with the determination to try (and try again) can do big things.

*This book is set in a font specifically designed to be easier for people with dyslexia to read.

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Ben and Emma's Big Hit [Newsom, Gavin, Shamir, Ruby, Thompson, Alexandra] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ben and Emma's Big Hit

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Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! written by Sandra Boynton

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Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! written by Sandra Boynton

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From a pig learning how to skate to a hippo learning how to do ballet, chicken helps encourage everyone by yelling, "Woohoo you're doing great!" Readers will learn from this story that a simple "Woohoo!" when doing new things can take you a long way!

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A New York Times bestseller! Beloved author Sandra Boynton-and a very exuberant chicken!-have an important message to share in this inspiring and highly giftable all-ages picture book for every life milestone.

Whether you are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake, this hilarious and heartfelt rhyming book reminds us that trying our best is reason to celebrate. From children trying to master new skills to adults who had a hard week at work, we all get overwhelmed sometimes and need reassurance. And who better to offer it than a chicken exclaiming: "WOO HOO! YOU'RE DOING GREAT!"

The ideal gift to cheer on kids and adults through life's milestones-both big and small-including moving up ceremonies and graduations, birthdays, testing out a hobby, starting out somewhere new, and so much more.

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Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! [Boynton, Sandra] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

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This video highlights the importance of trying again even when you feel like giving up. Through the help of a friend, the main character learns how to tie a shoe lace for the first time!

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This is the first out of three videos that discuss the importance of perseverance. In this video, one character does not want to participate in art class because they think they are much better at math class so that is what they should stick to! However, the character is convinced by their friend to try something new and after creating a not so good art piece, viewers learn about the dip. The dip is the feeling we get when we are feeling very low and feel like giving up. Videos two and three show viewers how to get out of the 'dip,' and not give up!

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Perseverance (1 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kids

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(Video 1): Puzzled: The Value of Perserverance 

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Brad is so excited to earn his tent building badge. However, Brad's tent falls to the ground shortly after he builds it. Through this video, Brad learns the importance of perseverance and pushing through something even when it can seem very tough.

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Xavier Riddle | Puzzled: The Value of Perseverance | PBS KIDS

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(Video 2): Build Character Build Success: PERSEVERANCE

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(Video 2): Build Character Build Success: PERSEVERANCE

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In this video, the speaker talks about a young boy who wants to learn how to make baskets when playing basketball. After missing, and missing, and missing, the boy feels like giving up. The author tells the viewers the importance of not giving up and continuing to practice until the goal is met.

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Build Character Build Success: PERSEVERANCE

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(Video 2): Bug Teaches Her School Friend Not To Give Up in School

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After Show and Tell at school, the teacher tells the students they must draw the animals they brought in. After feeling discouraged and saying how hard that would be, the teacher tells the students to not say something is hard until they try. The girls support one another and use positive self talk while drawing their animals.

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Bug Teaches Her School Friend Not To Give Up In School

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(Video 1): Anger Management for Kids: How to stay calm when you feel like blowing up!

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(Video 1): Anger Management for Kids: How to stay calm when you feel like blowing up!

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This video discusses the importance of being aware of our emotions and knowing what to do before we blow up. A balloon is used as an example to show that we can work through our problems with others instead of blowing up in others faces.

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Anger Management for Kids: How to stay calm when you feel like blowing up!/A #selfawareness lesson

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(Video 2): Motivational Short Video - How to succeed

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(Video 2): Motivational Short Video - How to succeed

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In this video, viewers can see Mike Wazowski set a goal for himself. With hard work and practice, Mike is able to accomplish his goal.

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Motivational short video - How to succeed - cartoon

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(Video 2): Healthy Friendships and Relationships

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(Video 2): Healthy Friendships and Relationships

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This video discusses the importance of strong relationships with family and friends. The speaker mentions how healthy relationships with others leads to better mental, social, and emotional health overall.

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Healthy Friendships and Relationships [Student Wellbeing]

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(Supportive Text 1): 5 Ways to Practice Perseverance as a Family

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This text helps families learn how to persevere together. The text lists steps families can take to create and continue strong bonds and relationships with one another.

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Kids may approach how to try their best and not give up differently based on their interests and experiences. Try these five ways to practice perseverance.

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(Supportive Text 1): Teacher's Guide - Stacey's Extrodinary Words

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This is a teacher's guide that accompanies the text, Stacey's Extraordinary Words written by Stacey Abrams. The teacher's guide comes with engaging discussion questions and activities that can be used with students before, during, and after reading the text.

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(Supportive Text 1): 5 Questions with Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira

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This article is an interview with author and surfer, Maya Gabeira. Maya discusses her motivation, positives of some risky sports, and what she wants from children and adults to get out of her book, Maya and the Beast.

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(Supportive Text 1): 'The Big Bright Feelings' Series Discussion Guide

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(Supportive Text 1): 'The Big Bright Feelings' Series Discussion Guide

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This is a discussion guide and activity pack for the text, Tilda Tries Again. Teachers can use this with students before, during, and after reading the text.

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(Supportive Text 2): A Chair For My Mother Literature Guide

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(Supportive Text 2): A Chair For My Mother Literature Guide

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This is a literature guide for the book A Chair for My Mother. Within this literature guide are questions and activities teachers can use with students before, during, and after the reading.

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Is your child a saver or a spender? Teaching our children to make choices with money is important because in too few years they need to manage their own money to support themselves. Share the story of A Chair for My Mother to teach your children about the joy and excitement of saving for a special purchase. The characters in the story lose their home and furniture in a fire. In a wonderful community effort, they are given many of the things they need for their new apartment, but not a comfortable chair. Through scrimping and saving, the family saves money in a jar until they can buy the chair of their dreams where they snuggle in the end, proud of their combined effort. Frugality can be taught, and perhaps we all can do a better job helping our children learn about saving money and making wise choices. This story is not only about saving money, but also about the ways families and the communities support each other and work together for a common goal.
Before Reading

ASK: What would you do with $10 if I gave it to you right now? Listen without judgment and without trying to influence the choices. You may need to help younger children understand what you can buy with $10 (food, toys, books) or what larger purchase the money could go toward.

SHOW: Look at the pictures on the very last page of the book. What can you tell about this family from these pictures?

CONNECT: There are three things you can do with money that you earn: spend it, save it, or donate it. Read to find out what the family in this story does with their money.

During Reading

ASK: How did family and neighbors help when the girl's family found their home burned down? How did they feel about the help?

SHOW: The chair that they dreamed about. How do you think they felt when they found it? Notice how the artist made the chair stand out in the picture?

CONNECT: Have you ever helped or been helped by extended family or a neighbor? What happened and how did it make you feel?

After Reading

ASK: Why was the chair important to them? What did the family do with their money: save it, spend it, or donate it? What do you think they will do with their money next?

SHOW: Look at pictures throughout the book. Find examples of the girl's family loving and supporting her.

CONNECT: Is there something that your family would like to have (something for the house, a trip, some time together) but it costs too much money? Are you willing to add your own money to get it?

Activities

1. Discuss ideas for saving. Set a personal goal by discussing costs and how long it will take to save for desired items.

2. Talk about why people choose to donate money. Discuss what nonprofit groups you support financially. Talk about why those issues are important to you. Recall from the story how people shared with the family who lost everything. Together choose a charity related to your interests.

3. Make a homemade bank with three parts. Use the bank to sort earned money into three categories: money to spend on immediate wants, money to save for a special purchase, and money to donate.

Use a variety of recycled containers for the three-part bank such as water bottles, milk containers, cardboard tubes, or potato chip tubes. Glue or tape the three cylinder-shaped containers side by side so the openings all face the same way.

Decorate the container with a variety of collage and art materials (buttons, glitter, cut up fabric, pieces of felt, markers, glue, etc.)

Label the sections of the bank with spend, save and donate.

Adults - consider matching funds for saving and donating to discourage immediate spending.

4. Contact a local community center to find out if anyone in the community has a furniture need such as a crib. Set a financial goal and get a large jar for everyone in the family to start saving toward the purchase. Once your goal is reached, buy the item together and deliver it to the community center. Alternatively, give the amount of money needed for the purchase to the community center.

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Is your child a saver or a spender? Teaching our children to make choices with money is important because in too few years they need to manage their own money to support themselves.

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This nonfiction text is in the form of a biography and discusses the life of gymnast and Olympic Gold Medalist, Simone Biles. Through reading this text, readers will learn about Simone's struggles she had with the 2020 Olympics and how she pushed through her challenges and made it to the 2024 Olympics.

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U.S. Championships

Biles began competing at the top, or elite, level of gymnastics in 2011. Within two years, she dominated the sport. Biles won her first U.S. championship in 2013, along with silver medals in all four individual events. She placed at the top again in 2014 and also won gold medals in the vault and floor exercise. In 2015 Biles became the first gymnast since 1992 to win a third consecutive U.S. all-around title. She won again in 2016, 2018, and 2019. In the 2021 competition, Biles won her seventh U.S. championship, her sixth gold in vault, and her fifth golds in balance beam and floor exercise. She competed in the Olympics that year but then took a couple of years off. In 2023 she returned and set more records. She won her eighth U.S. championship. That was more than any other U.S. gymnast had won. At age 26, she was the oldest woman to win the championship.

World Championships

In 2013 Biles became the first African American to win the all-around title at the gymnastics world championship. She also took home a gold in floor exercise, a silver in vault, and a bronze in balance beam. At the 2014 world championship, she won four gold medals: the women's team, the individual all-around, floor exercise, and balance beam. She also won the silver medal in vault. Her performance at the 2015 world championship brought her career total of world championship medals to 14. This was the most ever earned by a U.S. gymnast. Her 10 gold medals were the most won by a female gymnast in the sport's history. At the 2018 competition Biles won four more golds: in the team, individual all-around, vault, and floor exercise. She repeated the feat in 2019 but this time added the gold for the balance beam. After the 2019 competition, Biles became the most decorated gymnast in the history of the sport with 25 medals-19 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze-from the world championships. She added to that total at the 2023 world championships.

Olympics

Biles competed in her first Olympic Games in 2016. She led the U.S. team to the team gold and won individual golds in the all-around, floor exercise, and vault. She was the fifth gymnast to win four golds at an Olympic Games. Biles also took home the bronze in the balance beam.

The 2020 Olympic Games were postponed to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Biles was expected to finish strongly at the Olympics, but she withdrew early in the team competition for mental health reasons. She later explained that she had "the twisties," a mental block that gymnasts experience when they cannot tell where they are when in the air. The U.S. team went on to win silver. Biles was able to return and compete in the balance beam finals. She took home the bronze medal in that event. This resulted in seven career Olympic medals, which was a tie for the most Olympic medals for a U.S. gymnast.

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Simone Biles is a U.S. gymnast. Her power and ability allowed her to perform skills that no other female gymnast had completed before. Biles holds many U.S. and world records...

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In this article, a new kid arrives to school. Through voicing how he feels, Dylan is able to make new friends and feel comfortable in a new school.

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ReadWorks | Award-Winning, EdTech Nonprofit Organization

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America’s reading comprehension crisis.

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One important life skill is being able to communicate well with others. This text highlights that importance of that and talks about some of the different forms of communication there are.

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The first modern humans appeared about 200,000 years ago. They likely used sounds, movements, and then speech. About 30,000 years ago humans started making paintings and sculptures on the walls of caves.

Humans invented writing more than 5,000 years ago. The ancient Sumerian people developed the first known script, called cuneiform. Then the ancient Egyptians developed a picture-based writing called hieroglyphics. The invention of the printing press in the 1400s was a major advance in written communication. It let printers quickly make copies of a text.

Telecommunication is communication over long distances. In ancient times pigeons carried written messages. Before trains and cars, messengers on foot or on horseback carried letters. Public postal services started in the 1500s and 1600s. Since then, telecommunication has become faster thanks to television, telephones, and the Internet.

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The first modern humans appeared about 200,000 years ago. They likely used sounds, movements, and then speech. About 30,000 years ago humans started making paintings and sculptures on the walls of caves. Humans invented writing more than 5,000 years ago. The ancient Sumerian people developed the first known script, called cuneiform.

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1. Students will retell the story of Ben and Emma's Big Hit through the lens of Ben.

2. Students will discuss the prompt (How can we show perseverance in school?) in groups of 3 to 4.

3. Students will be given one piece of paper with scenarios (challenges that happen in school, ex: Max did not like the art project he made.) and one piece of paper with matching solutions (ex: Max can take what he already has and add to his project until he likes it). Each pair will need to cut and paste the correct scenario with its proper solution.

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1. Students will independently write a short story about someone who persevered while playing a sport or participated in a hobby. The story can be real or imagined.

2. In groups of 4 to 5, students will act out a skit about persevering through a sport / hobby and present it to the class when they are finished.

3. Students will compare and contrast two of the stories read about persevering through sports / hobbies. Students will record themselves speaking about how the perseverance was the same and how it was different using the microphones on their computers.

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1. After reading "What Will I Do If I Can't Tie my Shoe?" written by Heidi Kilgras, students will compile a list of three things they can do if they found themselves unable to tie their shoes.

2. Students will engage in a class discussion about the importance of the text, "Woohoo You're Doing Great!" written by Sandra Boynton. Students will discuss the importance of positive self talk and not giving up even when difficult challenges arise.

3. Students will create a brochure on how to successfully practice an important life skill. Some example brochures could include: How to Tie Shoes, How to Communicate Well With Others, How to Wash My Hands, How to Problem Solve, etc. At the back of the brochure, students will remind others ways they can stay positive and push through difficulty.

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1. Students in groups of 3 to 4 will use puppets to put on a play about working through a friendship problem (given out by the teacher) and perform for their peers.

2. Students will create their own comic strips based on a story about perseverance with family members. Students will be both the author of the story and the illustrator. Students must come up with a problem between two family members and decide how perseverance will help them get through the problem.

3. After reading "Sal Boat" written by Thyra Heder, students will create their own sailboats in groups of 5 to 6 with paper, glue, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners. After, students will reflect on how their group persevered while working together by creating a slideshow presentation.