Great Books For Building Social Skills In Young Learners

Funded Aug 1, 2021

I wanted to thank you once again for your generous contributions toward our Great Books for Building Social Skills in Young Learners project. Students have had many weeks now to explore the books independently, as well as, my introducing several as a part of our group learning times. It has been so great to have bright, colorful age appropriate books to stay in our classroom rather than my having to request them from the library, wait for them to be available and then return them soon after for others to use. Expanding our own classroom social emotional resources has been a game changer!

It's been a tough year for young students. In fact, this has been a tough year for most everyone, but we're all so very glad to be back in the classroom! Students have struggled with the social and verbal skills to convey what they are thinking and feeling. Add to that challenge of English as a second language for many of my students and having books rich with both content and clear illustrations is SO valuable! Many times students will bring a book to me as they are explaining a situation or trying to problem solve because they relate to the story behind the pictures and make connections even when language limits them. Your gift is making a difference and for that I am very thankful and appreciative.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Cheryl