6～9歳児を対象とした、初等文学を使った継続的な社会情動的スキルクラス

This ongoing course focuses on learning the essential social-emotional skills necessary for primary-aged students to be successful in society.  
Each week will focus on various skills using primary literature as the focus point.  Although each week will have a different area of interest, every lesson will contain the following key elements: first, the class will share "good things"; second, I will introduce the topic and the book and lead a short discussion regarding the vocabulary used in the book.  
The discussion will be followed by the main portion of the lesson: reading the book and learning about the day's focus skill.  
Last, students will participate in a culminating activity focused on review and practice.   
I teach with the expectation of a high ratio of student-teacher interaction and a brisk pace.  Each lesson focuses on developing a social skill which should be practiced in a group of accepting members.  The lesson will include slides, teacher-led activities and discussion. 
The following lessons will be taught September, October and November:


Week of September 1
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Unconditional love

Week of September 8
A Kindness Remembered by Beth Lazzazero Mack 
Appreciation and caring for others

Week of September 15
My Hair is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Taking care of your body

Week of September 22
The Monster in My Basement by Dave Preston
Max the Brave by Ed Vere
Courage and assumptions

Week of September 29
What is Beautiful by Etan Boritzer
Noticing your surroundings

Week of October 6
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Self appreciation

Week of October 13
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Growth Mindset

Week of October 20
Tea with an Old Giant by Jane Yolen
Kindness

Week of October 27
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Patience

Week of November 3
Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein
Acceptance 

Week of November 10
Pig the Rebel by Aaron Blabey
Learning from our mistakes

Week of November 17
If You Found a Leaf by Aimee Ticuro
Creativity

Week of November 24
Super Joe Does Not Do Cuddles by Michael Catchpool
Affection

Week of December 1
The Very Greedy Bee by Steve Smallman
Patience