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Classroom Morning Meeting + SEL Books(ElementaryLevel)
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items As a former teacher I used many of these books to help teach my students about empathy, compassion, equity, inclusion, diversity, and the importance of self regulation as well as listening to their bodies.
Such a cute story about emotions
A Story About Emotions
This books helps students recognize that their bodies sends them signals and recognize a change in their body before a mood change.
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions
Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others.
Maddi's Fridge
The Paper Kingdom expresses the joy and spirit of a loving family who turn a routine and ordinary experience into something much grander.
The Paper Kingdom
A great book to teach students about the importance of names and individuality.
The Name Jar
Eleven-year-old Melody has cerebral palsy.Melody refuses to be defined by her disability. And she’s determined to let everyone know it…somehow.
Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)
Ally has dyslexia but she is determined to be more than a label. This books is great for self confidence and discovering one's potential.
Fish in a Tree
This book encourages readers that when we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask. Great book about inclusion!
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez -- an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome -- reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are.
You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are.
You Are Loved: A Book About Families
A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish.
The Invisible Boy
This book is also available in English. Soñadores is a celebration of what migrants bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own gifts wherever we roa...
Soñadores (Spanish Edition)
This book also have an English version. It is a great vehicle for readers to ponder and discuss their own identities, where they come from, and what makes them, them.
¿De dónde eres?: Where Are You From? (Spanish edition)
A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right”.
Ish
When something really matters, one voice can make a difference. This spirited, vibrant picture book celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed.
Speak Up
An empowering and educational picture book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender.
Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gende...
Pink Is for Boys
Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big.
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood|Hardcover
All that children do is love and want to be loved. Although it is important to teach our children to love another, it's vital to guide them on the importance of self-love early on.
All That I Am: A Little Guide to Teaching Big Hearts about Self-Love:|Paperback
Restart is the spectacular story of a kid with a messy past who has to figure out what it means to get a clean start.
Restart|Hardcover
The A Little SPOT series of books was developed to help children learn about the various feelings and emotions we all encounter every day. Once children can identify their emotions, they can learn how to manage them in a healthy way.
A Little Spot
Winter the bear has no hair- but it doesn't make him any less of a bear! His inspirational journey weaves equity, inclusivity, friendship, and sharing along the way! Winter learns life values that help him recognize the importance of community, frien...
The Bear Without Hair
Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. The book begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmate...
Wonder|Hardcover
This book is about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.
Counting by 7s|Paperback
This is a great book to start with the first day of class. It's a fun and friendly reminder that we all get the jitters sometimes.
First Day Jitters|Paperback
Such a great book for the end of the year! This book focuses on saving your favorite memories and keeping them close forever.
Memory Jars|Hardcover
It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next.
What Do You Do With an Idea? — NYT Best Seller
A great book for the beginning of the year to help establish procedures, routines, and expectations while creating a positive and safe learning environment.
Our Class is a Family (Classroom Community)