Belonging Unit Resources
This page provides additional resources to support teaching and learning in the Belonging Unit. These resources include book recommendations, printable materials, songs and music, and extension activities.
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Week 1
Week 1: All About Me
- Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes - A story about a mouse who loves her unique name until she starts school and is teased about it.
- I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont - A celebration of self-appreciation and the importance of loving yourself.
- The Colors of Us by Karen Katz - A celebration of the diversity of skin colors.
- It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr - A colorful book that helps children understand and appreciate differences.
- The Thing Lou Couldn't Do by Ashley Spires - A story about trying new things and overcoming fears.
Week 2
Week 2: My Family
- The Family Book by Todd Parr - A celebration of all kinds of families.
- Families by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly - A photographic celebration of diverse families.
- Froggy's Day with Dad by Jonathan London - A story about a special day a young frog spends with his father.
- Tell Me a Story, Mama by Angela Johnson - A warm story about family storytelling traditions.
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn - A story about the reassurance of a mother's love when a young raccoon starts school.
Week 3
Week 3: My School
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn - A story about the reassurance of a mother's love when a young raccoon starts school.
- David Goes to School by David Shannon - A humorous look at school rules and expectations.
- Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate - A story about preparing for the first day of kindergarten.
- The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill - A story about playground dynamics and making friends.
- A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon - A story about the importance of being true to yourself.
Week 4
Week 4: My Community
- Career Day by Anne Rockwell - A story about children sharing what their parents do for work.
- Whose Hands Are These? by Miranda Paul - A guessing game book about community helpers.
- Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy - A story about how art can transform a community.
- The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton - A story about how communities change over time.
- Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña - A story about a boy and his grandmother riding the bus through their community.
Week 5
Week 5: Belonging Together
- All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold - A celebration of diversity and inclusion in a school setting.
- The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates - A story about inclusion and making room for everyone.
- Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev - A story about friendship and inclusion.
- We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio - A picture book about kindness and belonging.
- You Belong Here by M.H. Clark - A reassuring story about belonging in the world.