Persevering Through Hard Times by https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx Students will be exploring the meaning of persevering through hard times through four different sub topics. Students will understand the importance of treating people with kindness because you never know someone's full story. en-us 2020-11-10 01:33:18 UTC 2026-03-21 03:13:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Title of Books: samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906737066 1. The Purple Balloon by Chris Raschka
*The Purple Balloon emphasizes that many people try to make dying not so hard. This book explains to use the people around you for help.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/805107.The_Purple_Balloon
2. The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
*The Invisible String describes that everyone you love is always connected. No matter how far away the love you have for someone will never fade.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22407.The_Invisible_String
3. I Miss You by Pat Thomas
*I Miss You is about what can happen to you when someone close to you dies. This book has stopping points to ask questions to engage children and allow them times to think and speak about their own experiences and feelings.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-miss-you-thomas/1100522215
4. The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr
*This book describes not feeling like your normal, true self. Overtime, you will begin to feel like yourself and do things you used to do before. This book will take you through a timeline of emotions and how they will begin to change.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24396881-the-goodbye-book
5. The Scar by Charlotte Moundlic
*This book is about a boy whose mom dies in her sleep. The boy thinks he will forget everything about his mom. He feels he needs to take care of his dad to encourage him because he is sad too. The boy learns he feels and hears his mom and that helps him heal.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11449551-the-scar
6. When Dinosaurs Die by Laurene Brown
*This is a non-fiction text about what it means to be alive, why someone dies, celebrations, saying good-bye and feelings you can have. This book brings up the hard topics of death in a subtle way using dinosaurs for connection.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-dinosaurs-die-laurie-krasny-brown/1110801844]]> 2020-11-10 01:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906737066 Title of Books: samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906743608 1. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
*Chrysanthemum loves her name and is very excited to start school. When she starts a group of girls pick on Chrysanthemum because her name is to long, can scarcely fit on her name tag, and is named after a flower. Her music teacher steps up and shows the girls how great long names are. This makes the girls stop picking on Chrysanthemum and create their own flower names.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chrysanthemum-kevin-henkes/1100569005
2. Llama Llama and the Bully Goat by Ana Dewdney
*This book is about how Gilroy treats his friends in class. Gilroy laughs, class kids names, and kicks sand at his classmates during recess. His teacher shows Gilroy how to be a friend.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17350555-llama-llama-and-the-bully-goat
3. The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
*Brian is the invisible boy in school. The kids in his class ignore him and do not let him join in on the games at recess. Brian also does not get invited to birthday parties. One day a new student came to school, Justin. Brian was kind to him when the kids were laughing at his lunch. This is how their friendship began.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17140549-the-invisible-boy
4. A True Book- Guides to Life: Stop Bullying by Lucia Raatma
*This book provides examples of what children face all over the world with bullying. This book also describes how to prevent bullying from continuing and how to avoid acting as a bully themselves.
https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/a-true-book-guides-to-life-stop-bullying-9780531239216.html
5. My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig
*My Secret Bully is about two girls who thought they were friends. Monica starts to notice Katie is only nice to her when she's alone and mean to her around other people. It escalates when Katie gets everyone to ignore Monica. Monica complains about her stomach aching and not wanting to go to school. She learns how to stand up to her secret bully with her mom's help.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125982.My_Secret_Bully
6. The Bad Seed by Jory John
*This book describes the meanness this seed shows to other seeds. In the story, we learn about the bad seed's life before he became bad. Eventually, the bad seed decides it's time to start acting better, one day at a time.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39991777-the-bad-seed]]> 2020-11-10 01:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906743608 Title of Books: samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906747255 1. The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
*The Berenstain's were moving. Brother bear was nervous and curious about where, when, and what he could take when they moved. He was not sure if he would like his new home and had trouble sleeping. Soon he realizes how great his new home is and moving wasn't so scary after all.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/berenstain-bears-moving-day-stan-berenstain/1100291076
2. Little Miss Big Sis by Amy Rosenthal
*This book is about the excitement of becoming a big sister. This book shows the development of becoming a big sister. Throughout the book students will see the phases of being a older sibling.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-miss-big-sis-amy-krouse-rosenthal/1120410039
3. Dinosaurs Divorce by Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
*Dinosaurs Divorce breaks down what divorce means, why parents divorce, how families will celebrate holidays, living with stepparents, and having two homes.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/555189.Dinosaurs_Divorce
4. I Have Two Homes by Marian De Smet
*This book is about a young girl who experiences her family dynamic changing. Her parents begin to fight and live in separate houses. Nina adjusts to her new lifestyle and sometimes feels sad and confused.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13198814-i-have-two-homes
5. Standing on My Own Two Feet by Tamara Schmitz
*This book is about a family who gets divorced. The boy shows confusion and sadness in the story. The boy learns that his parents getting divorced is not his fault and their love for him will never change.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/standing-on-my-own-two-feet-tamara-schmitz/1102541326
6. When Dad's at Sea by Mendy Pelton
*This book is about a military family. The dad is in the navy and was about to depart for a six month journey. Emily, the daughter, was sad and angry about her dad leaving. When her dad is away she meets a girl that has a family just like hers. Their connection makes the deployment easier to bare with the help of a friend who understands the same feelings.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1098024.When_Dad_s_at_Sea]]> 2020-11-10 01:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906747255 Title of Books: samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906752357 1. What is Cancer? Kids Book About Cancer by Baby Professor
*This book explains what cancer is. It describes the essential information in a simpler way for children to understand. It also provides interesting facts of the disease.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-is-cancer-kids-book-about-cancer-baby-professor/1125892558
2. Germs Make Me Sick! by Melvin Berger
*This book is all about germs, bacteria, and viruses. It explains how germs are everywhere, which ones can be harmful and not harmful, and how our bodies protect us from most germs.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/germs-make-me-sick-melvin-berger/1107179871?ean=9780062381873
3. Coronavirus: A Book for Children by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson, and Mia Roberts
*This books gives a detailed version of what coronavirus is, how people get the virus and what the symptoms are. Also, it emphasizes the precautions that must be taken.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/coronavirus-elizabeth-jenner/1136865561?ean=9781536219210
4. Curious George Goes to the Hospital by H.A. Rey
*George has to go to the hospital because he swallows a puzzle piece. When he is in the hospital he meets other children and what they are there for. George is scared and sad at first but realizes the nurses and doctors take great care of their patients.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/curious-george-goes-to-the-hospital-h-a-rey/1000122825?ean=9780395070628
5. Sometimes you Barf by Nancy Carlson
*Sometimes you Barf explains the process of catching a flu germ. The book explains that you cannot control this but you will get better. No one will be upset with you for getting sick.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sometimes-you-barf-nancy-l-carlson/1118809269?ean=9781467714129
6. The Sniffles for Bear by Bonny Becker
*Bear is terribly sick. Mouse comes to take care of him. Bear thinks he is not going to survive. Mouse takes care of Bear while he is so sick and miserable.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sniffles-for-bear-bonny-becker/1100051828?ean=9780763665395]]> 2020-11-10 01:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906752357 Inquiry Questions samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906756602 1. What experiences do people go through when they lose someone they love?
2. Why does it take time to heal form losing a loved one?
3. What phases do people go through when losing a loved one?
4. Why do people experience different emotions than others?]]> 2020-11-10 01:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906756602 Inquiry Questions samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906756792 1. How does bullying effect someones life?
2. How can bullying change someone?
3. Why do people bully others?
4. How can you stand up to bullying?]]> 2020-11-10 01:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906756792 Inquiry Questions samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906756975 1. Why are families different?
2. How can families change?
3. What challenges can children face with their home life changing?]]> 2020-11-10 01:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906756975 Inquiry Questions samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906757163 1. How do people get sick?
2. Why do some people not get better?
3. How do germs affect us?
4. Why is it important to try to stay healthy?]]> 2020-11-10 01:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906757163 Audio and Video Resources samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906758026 The Grieving Process: Coping with Death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsYL4PC0hyk
*This video validates that the grieving process is not easy and a rough process. The process is coping with change and how it takes time. Grief is rollercoaster ride that can change without your control. Doing things that make you happy will help overtime. It is important to take care of yourself.

How to Deal With Loss or Grief of Love Ones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl7axuIeVxI
*This video goes through different ways of how a person can deal with death. There is not one way to do this and it is not a quick fix. It is important to feel your feelings even if it confusing. The video gives the ideas of art or writing in a journal to help heal as an outlet. Also, it is important to find someone who listens to your feelings.]]> 2020-11-10 01:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906758026 Audio and Video Resources samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906758709 Be an Upstander- Prevent Bullying: A NED Short
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeqQCyQOCPg
*This video is about becoming a up-stander to bullying. There are four options when standing up to bullying, be a buddy, interrupt, speak out, and tell someone.

McGruff- Anti-Bullying Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvhIdB_8WXE
*This video is about Samantha and how she was being bullied. McGruff gives Samantha the tools of stop, talk, and walk to show respect for yourself. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906758709 Audio and Video Resources samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906758935 Children of Military Families Film Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h_TNcCQq_k
*This video is about the feelings children go through when one of their parents leaves for deployment in the military.

Different Kinds of Families
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCyiyNqzlE
*This video shows examples of the many different types of families people can have. The video explains a family is people who you love and care about.]]> 2020-11-10 01:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906758935 Audio and Video Resources samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906759169 Viruses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FqlTslU22s
*This video is about cells, viruses and what happens if you get a virus. The video is information defining vocabulary and how the virus copies itself. (Only showing to 2:30 in video)

Why Do We Get Sick?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKpg9JEJrHI
*This video describes why and how we get sick. Also, it gives us ways on how to make us feel better. The video breaks down the process of getting sick and what can happen to us. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906759169 Supportive Texts samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906760642 Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
https://www.apa.org/topics/grief
*The text emphasizes the feelings people face when they lose a loved one. There is no time line to follow, everyone heals at their own pace. Moving on will be on your own terms.

Helping Your Children Cope With Death

https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=helping-your-children-cope-with-death-1-2456
*This text supports a variety of responses children should hear. This text also provides tips to help children heal.

]]> 2020-11-10 01:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906760642 Supportive Texts samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906760826 Dealing with Bullies
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/bullies.html?WT.ac=ctg#catemotion
*This text identifies how big of a deal bullying is and why bullies are acting that way. Also, this text provides insight on how to avoid run-ins with a bully and ways to deal with the situation.

What Can Kids Do
https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/kids
*This text focuses on treating others with respect and how you can be a leader. This text has videos embedded within for children to watch. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906760826 Supportive Texts samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906760962 Blended Families and Children's Feelings
https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/family-diversity/blended-families-stepfamilies/feelings-about-blended-families
*This text describes feelings children can have and experience. The text explains how parents should talk to children and creating a relationship with the new step parent.

5 Things I learned Growing up in the Military
https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Features/story/Article/1682958/5-things-i-learned-growing-up-in-the-military/
*This text is about a real life experience of what a child who grew up with a military family learned. He shares his experiences and lessons that he learned while growing up. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906760962 Supportive Texts samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761097 Colds
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/colds.html?WT.ac=ctg#catsick
*This supportive text explains what a cold is and what signs you will experience when you start to get sick. Also, this text explains how kids catch colds and what they can do to feel better.

Disease Facts for Kids
https://kids.kiddle.co/Disease
*This text breaks down causes, treatments, and prevention of diseases. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761097 Engagements samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761602 1. Students will write a journal response to The Invisible String. In this journal piece, students will make the connection of who they feel connected to with their invisible string and why.
2. Students will create a coping box for students who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, This box will include tools to deal with feelings, a creative box to express emotions, books to read, and paper for journal writing with pre-made prompts.
3. Students will create a class voice thread. In this voice thread, students will record their inquiry about losing a loved one and what phases people go through while also sharing their own experiences.]]> 2020-11-10 01:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761602 Engagements samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761708 1. Students will analyze and interpret the meaning of My Secret Bully. Students will participate in an book-head-heart. Students will share their book-head-heart when finished.
2. Students will create a Padlet describing the actions they would take to help someone stand up to their bully. This will be shared with parents and families of the class.
3. Students will create an anti-bullying campaign to present to the principal for the school to share with the school. Students will create this anti-bullying campaign on glogster. Students will be able to add pictures, videos, and more to showcase their thinking. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761708 Engagements samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761819 1. Students will interview each other about their family dynamic with a set of questions.
2. Students will create a flip grid of their family dynamic. Students will discuss who is in their family and what their household looks like. Students will watch their classmates videos and compare and contrast.
3. As a class, students will create a glogster individually. The glogster will represent the knowledge of family changes. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761819 Engagements samamason https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761931 1. Students will be apart of a book club discussion on Germs Make Me Sick!. Students will discuss how germs affect us and how people get sick. This discussion will lead into personal sickness history and discussions.
2. Students will create a prevention campaign to reduce the risk of getting sick. Students will chose their own modal.
3. Students will brainstorm ways they can showcase their campaign in the community. For example, this could be through the school in other classrooms, their neighborhood, newspaper, or blog. ]]> 2020-11-10 01:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/samamason/z1hyrb2vf2ppgezx/wish/906761931