Book Pairing: BACK TO SCHOOL
Just like you might pair a fine wine with a gourmet meal, JOYcabulary pairs together read aloud books: usually a narrative text with an informational text, or sometimes two narrative texts around a similar topic. When we pair these together, comprehension is deepened as students make connections between the two books.
Today’s book pairing is all about BACK TO SCHOOL.. These two books help to address the anxiety about returning to school and the physical challenge of transitioning from lazy summer days to more rigorous schedules.
Ruby's Tools for Making Friends by Apryl Stott
It’s Ruby the fox’s first day at a new school. She’s a little nervous, but luckily, she has her tools to help: a tape measure to count her breaths if she feels overwhelmed, pliers to remind her to be flexible, and safety goggles to see things in a new way.
A Little Scribble Spot A Story About Colorful Emotions by Diane Alber
Scribble SPOT is tangled with so many emotions. He feels angry, happy, sad, peaceful, confident, and love all at the same time. With the help of a kind little boy and girl, Scribble SPOT learns how to separate emotions and become mindful of feelings and find happiness. 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.
