These children's books tackle the tough topics of death and grief and provide space for children to ask their own big questions.
When Daniel’s pet fish dies, he learns to ask questions about what happened to help him understand what death means and how to handle his feelings. A much-needed book for parents looking for age appropriate resources on loss.
This guide offers tips on how to navigate conversations about tough topics in the classroom with sensitivity and ensure that ELLs can meaningfully participate in those conversations.
Navigating Tough Topics in the Classroom: Tips for ELL Educators
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How to Use This Toolkit
Our toolkit has ten sections.
Learn how to build a strong, caring community in your classroom from the beginning of the school year and how to ensure that ELLs feel part of that community as well.
Learn what experienced educators suggest for creating shared expectations in the classroom around respectful behavior and managing conflict.
Learn how to give students the tools and language they need to participate in classroom discussions, express opinions, and navigate disagreement.
These books celebrate stories about trees all over the world, from majestic redwoods to the lush tree canopies of the rainforest.
In this charming picture book, curious little kids will learn all about how an acorn grows up to be an oak tree. The story includes the stages of growth of a tree throughout the seasons and year.