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Tag: social emotional learning

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Bathe the Cat

July 6, 2022 readingexpressions

It’s time for the family to clean up their house- but not if the cat has anything to do with it. Continue reading Bathe the Cat

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Hug Machine

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 readingexpressions

A critical look at Hug Machine and how we can teach children about personal space and boundaries. Continue reading Hug Machine

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee

February 19, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

This Caldecott-winner about a zookeeper and his animal friends is a favorite among families and teachers! Continue reading A Sick Day for Amos McGee

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Little Elliot Big City

January 31, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

This is the story of a tiny elephant that lives in New York City. Little Elliot struggles with being so small, and one day the worst thing happens- he tries to buy a cupcake but nobody notices him! Continue reading Little Elliot Big City

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They All Saw a Cat

January 30, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

What does the world look like through the eyes of a dog? A mouse? A snake? This book shows what a cat looks like to various characters and gives readers an interesting lesson on perspective. Continue reading They All Saw a Cat

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Genres/Themes

  • nonfiction
  • fiction
  • history
  • biography
  • wordless
  • fairytale
  • social emotional learning
  • empathy
  • leadership
  • friendship
  • kindness
  • teamwork
  • family
  • gender
  • activism
  • animals
  • community
  • immigration
  • science
  • art
  • architecture
  • heritage
  • poverty

Comprehension Strategies

  • summarizing
  • picture clues
  • making connections
  • predictions
  • point of view
  • sequencing
  • compare and contrast
  • fluency
  • vocabulary
  • main idea
  • character analysis

Interest Level

  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
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