https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80 Being able to make significant change when it comes to their community, friendships, environment and even achieving goals, children can learn a lot from literature to create an amazing foundation for a bright and successful future. (Grades 1&2) en-us 2018-12-04 04:26:45 UTC 2025-11-28 01:32:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310753311 This book is about a girl named Unhei and her classmates who decide to create a name jar for her to pick from. Because of her Korean culture, the other kids have trouble pronouncing her name. When it comes time for her to pick from the name jar, she decides to stick with her own Korean name with the encouragement of her classmates. This story is great for teaching children to be aware and respectful of the different cultures. ]]> 2018-12-04 06:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310753311 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310754171 This book is about a boy named Brian who nobody seems to notice. He is never included in games or birthday parties but when a new kid comes to school, Brian is the first one to make him feel welcome. ]]> 2018-12-04 06:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310754171 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310754827 This poetic and lyrical picture book is great for expressing the importance of loving yourself, respecting others and being kind to one another. ]]> 2018-12-04 06:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310754827 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310755848 This picture book shows Billy doing one bad thing after another and losing friends along the way. The story counts down all the friends that he loses until he has none but will soon realize what it takes to be a good friend. ]]> 2018-12-04 06:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310755848 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310756779 This picture book is about Stick and Stone and how they realize that they are better together. This story of their growing friendship and how sticking up for one another is an important aspect of friendship. ]]> 2018-12-04 06:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310756779 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310757380 This story about a boy named Pete who attends a new school. His classmates welcomed him but he is reluctant and taunts them, ruins the soccer game and squirts juice onto his classmates. When Pete sees Ralph stick up for another classmate he is inspired and decides to promise to do the same. This story really empowers kids to stand up for one another.  ]]> 2018-12-04 06:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310757380 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310758924 This ecological themed picture book encourages kids to take care of the environment. With the use of recognizable animals and color schemes, kids can recognize how important it is to keep the earth clean. ]]> 2018-12-04 06:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310758924 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310759463 This book is made from 98% recycled materials. This earth-friendly book inspires children to love and respect nature while explaining how to create earth-friendly habits at home. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310759463 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310760218 This picture book shows a boy who finds many ways to enjoy the planet. He explains how if he helps the earth grow, the earth will help him grow as well. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310760218 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310760754 This story is about one boy's great intentions of a greener world. While he is exploring one day, a little boy named Liam finds a garden in need and cares for it. The garden soon spreads as time goes on into a beautiful green world. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310760754 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310761414 This fictional picture book allows kids to expand their knowledge on composting. While mixing things like apple cores and zinnia heads, they find the best ingredients for a compost pile. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310761414 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310762256 This non-fiction children's book tells the story of an 11 year old girl who can make a big difference. As an ornithologist and artist, Olivia has raised over $175,000 for the Gulf Coast oil spill recovery. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310762256 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310763783 This website shows step by step on how to create a school recycling program. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310763783 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310764157 Students will create recycled art. There are many art projects that can be done with recycled materials. If you have friends or family that use a lot of plastic bottles, you can ask them to save them for you so you can set up a bowling game. You could recycle tin cans by painting them or putting paper around them to hold writing utensils, or use old stones, sticks, recycled items and other things to create an outdoor art project. 

]]> 2018-12-04 07:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310764157 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310764405 Students will take an environmentally informative field trip to a local landfill. If your students think that trash just disappears, then it's time for a trip to a landfill. While students are plugging their noses, teachers can point out all the items in the landfill that don't have to be there — cardboard, newspapers, old food, perfectly good-looking furniture, old computers, etc. Explain how everything gets crushed down and squished together, so that even things that would normally decompose, like food, have a hard time decomposing.

]]> 2018-12-04 07:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310764405 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310765055 This is a kid friendly educational video on the ways that we reduce, reuse and recycle. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310765055 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310766342 This is a video on ant-bullying and tips for kids on how to stop bullying. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310766342 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310768662 This is a website on what kids can do to prevent bullying. ]]> 2018-12-04 07:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310768662 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310770485 Students will ''Design your own poster' as an activity using the attached document and encourage students to 'put themselves in the picture' by adding their own photos and anti-bullying messages.]]> 2018-12-04 07:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310770485 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310771303 Students will write a “Friendship Recipe” telling someone how to be a good friend. Include the “ingredients” of a friendship and the recipe for being a good friend or making new friends.]]> 2018-12-04 07:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310771303 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310773932 This picture book explores diversity and giving back through lyrical texts and bright illustrations. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310773932 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310774537 This non-fiction picture book is about the young activist, Malala Yousafzai and her life to fight for the rights for girls education. She is empowered and makes a difference in her own world. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310774537 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310775264 This story shows real world examples of people throughout history who have made a difference in the world to show children that they can make big changes in small ways while letting them know that they can do it despite many hardships. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310775264 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310775916 This autobiographical picture book takes children into the Civil Rights movement from the perspective of Paula. This empowering picture book shows how despite growing up during one of the most important moment in history was difficult, her activist duties pay off in the end. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310775916 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310776696 This story explains and defines the rights and liberties of every American based on the Constitution. It teaches children that they can be young activist to make a real difference by first understanding the Constitution. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310776696 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310777440 This is an inspiring bilingual picture book that shows kids the difference in the fight for equality and fairness. This story of Carlitos and his mother while she is part of the L.A. janitors strike sends a great message of fighting for change. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310777440 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310778380 This picture book shows Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her journey as a leader through the suffrage movement. This lesson contributes to women's rights and the ability for one person to make a big change as activists for a cause we believe in. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310778380 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310778887 The story of Cesar Chavez being one of the most influential civil rights leaders. From his childhood to marching in protest of working conditions, this picture book explains that it is good to stand up for what you believe in. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310778887 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310779737 After the devastation of World War II, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created to protect the rights of people from every country all over the world. This story shows this to children through pictures and the importance of protecting our rights. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310779737 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310781775 This story is inspired by the stone artwork of a Syrian Artist. It shows the realities of the modern Syrian refugee crisis through Rama and her family who are searching for safety. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310781775 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782261 This website gives information on civil rights and some civil rights leaders that they have read about already. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782261 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782272 Here is a photo from the civil-rights movement to show the students how and what the people were making a change for.]]> 2018-12-04 08:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782272 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782392 Students will read or listen to Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 'I Have A Dream' speech, and discuss. Then, the students will create their own 'I Have A Dream' speeches on modern social justice issues that they feel strongly about. You can even have a day for students to deliver their speeches to the class]]> 2018-12-04 08:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782392 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782432 Students will become heroes of the civil rights movement. Ask students to pick a past or present leader in civil rights to research. Then choose a day for students to come to class and discuss the life and accomplishments of their civil rights figure.]]> 2018-12-04 08:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782432 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782884 In this story, Grace starts her political career when she hears her teacher say that there has never been a female president. Grace decides to be the first. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782884 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782926 This is the story of a little girl with an idea. With the help of her canine she will make the most magnificent thing from gathered parts. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310782926 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310784119 This is a blog post about students and their families who participated in the Thanksgiving pie project. This shows kids a fun way to get involved in feeding those less fortune and giving back especially on Thanksgiving.  ]]> 2018-12-04 08:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310784119 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310784127 This is an inspirational video to show kids examples of how kids their age are making the world a better place. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310784127 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310784159 Guide students in creating a storybird as a representation of their community through art using technology. ]]> 2018-12-04 08:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310784159 b_tesoriero https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310916811 Students will get involved as a class to hold a book drive and donate the proceeds to a homeless shelter, and then hold a read-a-thon or give a class on basic reading skills to classes in the school that are one grade level below them. ]]> 2018-12-04 14:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/b_tesoriero/w97rtqjohg80/wish/310916811