Character Education
William O. Schaefer
Elementary School
2015-2016
In accordance with the South Orangetown School District goals, character
education at W.O.S is designed to promote a respectful and engaged learning
environment for our students and staff. It is our responsibility to contribute to
the school community, to support one another, and to make this a great place to
learn!
The character education program incorporates ten words accompanied by a slogan
for each word. Supporting materials including books, songs and suggested
activities are provided. The word of the month will be introduced at the beginning
of each month by the administrators and conclude with an assembly presented by
students. The theme based bulletin board should be displayed during the first
week of each month to highlight the word.
Words of the Month:
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September: ​
Respect​
(Be respectful!)
October: ​
Friendship​
(Be a good friend!)
November: ​
Responsibility​
(Be responsible!)
December: ​
Acceptance​
(Be accepting!)
January: ​
Optimism​
(Be positive!)
February: ​
Persistence​
(Be persistent!)
March: ​
Pride​
(Be proud!)
April: ​
Flexibility​
(Be flexible!)
May: ​
Appreciation ​
(Be thankful!)
June: ​
Reflection ​
(Look how we’ve grown!)
Little Book of School Rules
Click here to view the booklet
2015-2016
Teacher Resources
● The Morning Meeting Book by Roxann Kriete
● Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student
Achievement in Schools Paperback by ​
Mary Cay Ricc​
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● 99 Activities and Greetings by Melissa Correa-Connolly (grade K-8)
September Word of the Month:
Respect
Be respectful!
Overview: ​
Respect is demonstrating courteous behavior, being polite, gracious,
well-mannered and considerate around others.
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
Are You Respectful Today?​
by Kris Yankee & Marian Nelson
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Please Say Please by Margery Cuyler
How to be a Friend ​
by Laurie Krasny Brown and ​
Marc Brown
Same Same But Different by Jenny Kostecki-Shaw
Clifford’s Book of Manners by Norman Bridwell
The Legend of Papa Balloon by C. R. McClure
Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller
The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill
Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel
Me First! by Helen Lester
Songs:
Other Resources:
Respect Song: ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgidfFs-j4M
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="640" height="480"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZgidfFs-j4M?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Sesame Street Respect Video: ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOzrAK4gOSo
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="853" height="480"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GOzrAK4gOSo?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Read Aloud YouTube Videos:
Are You Respectful Today Video: ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGZIV09mJiw
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="853" height="480"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xGZIV09mJiw?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Me First by Helen Lester: ​
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtBAwjyXFfY
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VtBAwjyXFfY"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
What is a Friend: ​
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZHmsVRshwU
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wZHmsVRshwU"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Recess Queen: ​
http://youtu.be/obMuxpBKVrI
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/obMuxpBKVrI"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Same Same But Different: ​
http://youtu.be/MjK1J0jUxD4
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MjK1J0jUxD4"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Activities:
Name Game​
: Group sits in a circle. First person says, “My name is ____.” The other children chant,
“Your name is __.” 3X “Hello, __.” Repeat with each child.
Cross-Circle Greeting​
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Students greet someone sitting across the circle from them. There can be
many variations on this, such as cross-circle boy/girl greeting, cross-circle someone- you- haven’tspoken- to- yet-this-morning greeting, etc. First student calls out a name and exchanges places with
that person. That student calls out a name, etc.
Bean Bag Throw​
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Class stands in a circle. Teacher calls out a student’s name and tosses the bean bag
to him/her. That child looks at and calls another child’s name before tossing the bean bag to him/her,
etc.
Traditional Game​
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“Mother May I” or “(Substitute classmate’s name) _ May I?”
October Word of the Month:
Friendship
Be a good friend!
Overview: ​
Friendship is being caring and considerate to self and others. A
kind person shows concern for the feelings of others and is helpful and
generous.
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
Heartprints​
by P.K. Hallinan
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How Kind by Mary Murphy
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham
Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler
The Potato Chip Champ by Maria Dismondy
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Marie Dismondy
Millie Fierce by Jane Manning
Chester’s Way by Kevin Henkes
Pirates and Princesses by ​
Jill Kargman​
and Christine Davenier
Are You Empathetic Today? by Kris Yankee and Marian Nelson
Do You Want to Be My Friend? by Eric Carle
Giddeon and Otto by Oliver Dunrea (recommended for kindergarten)
South by Patrick McDonald (*wordless book)
How to Fill Your Bucket ​
by ​
Carol McCloud​
and David Messing
Fill a Bucket ​
by ​
Carol McCloud​
and David Messing
Friends Always by Tanja Wenisch
Other Resources:
Songs:
Kindness Song in Sign Language: ​
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5rxgNiJl0M Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y5rxgNiJl0M?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Friend Song ​
http://singdancelearn.com/character-education-songs/friend-song/
Jack Johnson We Are Gonna Be Friends:​
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqfCfUQxM4I
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Embed Code:​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AqfCfUQxM4I" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Bruno Mars: Count On Me: ​
https://youtu.be/yJYXItns2ik
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yJYXItns2ik" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Read Alouds YouTube Videos:
Kindness is Cooler Mrs Ruler Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/lo7boz76Sv4
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lo7boz76Sv4" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
How to Heal a Broken Wing Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/-9iPyfVmpzM
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-9iPyfVmpzM" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/3cXWrUJlOK8
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3cXWrUJlOK8" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Invisible Boy Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/okAJ62ia63Q
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/okAJ62ia63Q" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
How Full is Your Bucket Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/A5R6-2m_qHk​
Code: ​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A5R6-2m_qHk" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Embed
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Activities:
Kindness Valentine​
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Using a heart shape (attached) and a cloze phrase for the card (i.e., I like you
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because ____.; I like the way you_____.). Write the card and place it in a classmate’s mailbox or
display it on a bulletin board, etc.
Cooperative Picture​
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Divide the class into partners. Take turns drawing features on a face,
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butterfly, animal or house together. Each partner signs his/her name and displays the picture.
Variation: Have partners work together to use crayons to colour a picture that has already been
created. Pictures can be related to existing classroom themes, etc.
Block Exchange​
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Review safe movements in the classroom and expectations for greetings (i.e., eye
contact, friendly voice, handshake, etc.). Give each student a block (half should be one color and the
other half another color). Give a signal for students to begin greeting those who have a different
color block. When a greeting is complete, the two students exchange blocks. The process continues
with students looking for someone with a different color block. After about 2 minutes, give a signal
for the greeting activity to end.
November Word of the Month:
Responsibility
Be responsible!
Overview: ​
Responsibility is being accountable for your own actions​
. Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
What If Everybody Did That?​
by Ellen Javernick
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I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer
Pigsty by Mark Teague
The Paperboy by Dave Pilky
Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie by Laura Rankin
The Way I Act by Steve Metzger
Lucy Goosey Takes Responsibility ​
by Katherine Ciriello Clark
The Worst Day of my Life Ever! ​
by ​
Julia Cook​
and Kelsey De Weerd
But It’s Not My Fault by Julia Cook
I Am Responsible! by David Parker
I Tell the Truth! by David Parker
The Emperor’s Egg by Martin Jenkins
Other Resources:
Read Aloud YouTube Videos:
Pigsty Video: ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Hj2nncZoc
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="640" height="480"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g_Hj2nncZoc?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
What if Everybody Did That Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/NVH5XsNDZw4
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NVH5XsNDZw4"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Paperboy Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/R-_FHRK_QwQ
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-_FHRK_QwQ"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/HRgWi0cJ6H8
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HRgWi0cJ6H8"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Emperors Egg Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/jyti14UP8W8
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jyti14UP8W8"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Activities:
Help students make the link between what they do and what happens by pointing out real-life
examples. For instance, you could say, "Because you studied hard, you did well on your spelling
test" or "Since you jumped in a puddle at recess time, your shoes are soggy" or “Since you got
right to work on your writing, your story is done”. You can ask him/her to think of a cause or
an effect for certain situations​
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December Word of the Month:
Acceptance
Be accepting! Honor differences!
Overview: ​
Acceptance is appreciating the differences/similarities present in
all of us.
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
It’s Okay to Be Different​
by Todd Parr
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Same, Same, but Different ​
by ​
Carol McCloud​
and David Messing
Unique Monique ​
by Maria Rousaki and Polina Papanikolaou
The Land of Many Colors ​
by Rita Pocock and Klamath County
Chamelia by Ethan Long
The Big Orange Spot by ​
D. Manus Pinkwater and Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
The Peace Book by Todd Parr
Big Al by Andrew Clements
There’s a Skunk in My Bunk by Joseph McCann
The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
Other Resources:
Mr. Stanley: Tolerance: ​
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-rJcm7jyQ
Read Alouds:
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes: ​
https://youtu.be/kxMlxbgYvLI
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kxMlxbgYvLI"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Same Same But Different Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/MjK1J0jUxD4
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MjK1J0jUxD4"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Big Orange Splot Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/wzVTJwpUrHM
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wzVTJwpUrHM"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
It’s Okay to be Different Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/shYf3prwXJU
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shYf3prwXJU"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Sneetches Video (not read aloud): ​
http://youtu.be/PdLPe7XjdKc
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PdLPe7XjdKc"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Activities:
My Favorite Things​
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Using the attached sheet, ask the students to draw and/or label their favorite
game, food, book and animal. Have them sign their name on the back of the sheet. When finished,
collect the sheets and sit the class in a circle with all the pictures. Can they guess whose is whose?
Getting to Know You Bingo​
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Find someone who… (i.e likes the beach, has a sister, etc.)
When I Grow Up (Morning Meeting - p. 91)​
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Students sit or stand in a circle. Choose a student to
go first. The first student says, “When I grow up, I want to be a chef.” The next student does a
brief pantomime of something the person with the job student 1 said would do. Then they say “When
I grow up I want to be a…”. Continue around the circle
My Favorite Things
1. game
2. food
3. book
4. animal
January Word of the Month:
Optimism
Be positive!
Overview: ​
Optimism is the ability to remain hopeful and confident about the
future or successful outcome of something.
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope​
by Maryann
Cocca-Leffler
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Good News Bad News by Jeff Mack
Be Positive! A Book about Optimism by Cheri Meiners
Wanda’s Roses by Pat Brisson
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
When Pigs Fly by Valerie Coulman
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Kraus
Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen by Cari Best
The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper
I Think, I Am by Louise Hay
Today I Will Fly by Mo Willems
Other Resources:
Songs​
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We’re Going to be Friends by Jack Johnson: ​
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqfCfUQxM4I
Attitude is Everything: ​
http://youtu.be/poirYGFreQM
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It’s a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong: ​
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPcgM1MnDnI
Read Alouds:
Good News Bad News Read Aloud / interpreted by a child: ​
http://youtu.be/glHdrvt22hA
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="480" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/glHdrvt22hA?rel=0"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Rain Brings Frogs Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/jMYcRlURkCU
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jMYcRlURkCU?rel=0"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Today I Will Fly Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/nBRfeluLpd8
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="480" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBRfeluLpd8?rel=0"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Activities:
Scenario Cards: ​
Present the following scenarios to your class. Have a discussion on how to respond
optimistically in each.
1. You lose a game of checkers.
2. You get your new sneakers dirty.
3. It’s a rainy day and you can’t go on the playground.
February Word of the Month:
Persistence
Be persistent!
Overview: ​
Persistence is the continuous effort to do or achieve something
even when faced with obstacles. Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
The Most Magnificent Thing​
by Ashley Spires
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Flight School by Lita Judge
Stuck ​
by ​
Oliver Jeffers
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker
Leo the Lightning Bug by David Drachman
Long Shot by Chris Paul
Try and Stick With It by Cheri Meiners
I Knew You Could Craig Dorfman
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
Dumpy LaRue by Elizabeth Winthrop
Sally Jean, The Bicycle Queen ​
by ​
Cari Best​
and Christine Davenier
Little One Step by Simon James
Other Resources:
Songs:
Links: ​
www.​
song​
facts.com/category­​
songs​
_about_​
perseverance
Read Alouds: Activities:
Jigsaw Puzzles or Games​
: Students work together in small groups to complete
puzzles of various difficulty and/or table-top games.
March Word of the Month:
Pride
Be proud!
Overview:​
Pride is the feeling of happiness that you get when you or someone
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you know does something good, difficult, etc. You can have pride in your country,
school work or friends.
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon​
by Patty Lovell
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Crafty Chloe by Kelly DiPucchio and Heather Ross
Only One You by Linda Kranz
The Land of Many Colors by Rita Pocock
The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah and Kelly DiPucchio
I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Little Bear's Little Boat by Eve Bunting
Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Me I Am! by Jack Prelutsky
Zero by Kathryn Otoshi
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy and Kimberly Shaw-Peterson
I’m Proud to be Natural Me! by Marlene Dillon
I’m Terrific by Marjorie Weinman Shar
Other Resources:
Read Alouds:
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/3cXWrUJlOK8
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3cXWrUJlOK8"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Spoon Read Aloud: ​
https://youtu.be/r3Iz8yaoWT8
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r3Iz8yaoWT8"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Activities:
April Word of the Month:
Flexibility
Be flexible!
Overview: ​
Flexibility is the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
Giraffes Can’t Dance​
by Giles Andreae
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Duck Rabbit by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
The Blind Men and the Elephant by Karen Blackstein
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubenstein
Zoom by ​
Istvan Banyai
Re-Zoom by ​
Istvan Banyai
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Other Resources:
Songs:
Songs for Teaching Character Development:
http://www.songsforteaching.com/charactereducationsongs.htm
Read Alouds:
Zoom video: ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMhUujrN4iU​ ​
Embed
code: ​
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JMhUujrN4iU?rel=0"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Read Aloud: ​
http://youtu.be/3cXWrUJlOK8
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3cXWrUJlOK8" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Not a Box: Animation ​
https://youtu.be/Nif94VQ4Xsc
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nif94VQ4Xsc"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Activities:
Life - Lots of real world opportunities!
Scenarios - What Do I Do When??
May Word of the Month:
Appreciation
Be thankful!
Overview: ​
Appreciation is the quality of being thankful and the ability to
appreciate and return kindness.
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
The Thankful Book​
by Todd Parr
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Thank You World - Alice McGinty
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss
The Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton
All You Ever Need by Max Lucado
The Thankful Book by Todd Parr
All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon
I’m Thankful Each Day by PK Hallinan
The Memorial Day Surprise by Theresa Golding
Splat Says Thank You by Rob Scotten
There’s a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me by Alice Walker
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
The Most Thankful Thing by Lisa McCourt
A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry
Are You Grateful Today? by Kris Yankee and Marian Nelson
Other Resources:
Songs:
A simple Thank You song: ​
https://youtu.be/OcfqDPAy7zc
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OcfqDPAy7zc"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Read Alouds:
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are Read Aloud: ​
https://youtu.be/ccbPYztBXaU
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315"
src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccbPYztBXaU" frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Activities:
Thank You Circle​
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Using a talking stick, the leader thanks the person next to him/her for an act of
kindness or a positive personality trait. That person says, “You’re welcome!” and thanks the next
person for something, etc.
A-Z Gratitude Game​
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Students sit in a circle. Assign a leader (yourself, or one of the students) to
start. The person starting should say something that he/she is grateful for that starts with the
letter "A." The next person should say something that he/she is grateful for, starting with the letter
"B." End the round when you have covered the entire alphabet. Variations: students use the first
letter of their names; select a theme of gratitude (gratitude for people, things, ideas, etc.).
June Word of the Month:
Reflection
Look how we have grown!
Overview: ​
Reflection is the willingness to learn about yourself. What have I
achieved and what else do I need to do?
Books:
Assembly Read Aloud: ​
The OK Book​
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
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The OK Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
If Kids Ran the World by Leo & Diane Dillon
Crickwing by Janell Cannon
Cookies by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Being a Good Citizen by Adrienne Vigliano
Thanks for the Feedback, I Think (Best Me I Can Be!) by Julia Cook
What I like About Me! by Allia Zobel Nolan
I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson
Mrs. Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten by Joseph Slate
When I was Little by Jamie Lee Curtis
I Don’t Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty
Other Resources:
Read Alouds:
If Kids Ran the World Read Aloud: ​
https://youtu.be/refov7Q_24I
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/refov7Q_24I"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Cookies Read Aloud: ​
https://youtu.be/0BOZXTstJVQ
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0BOZXTstJVQ"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I Like Myself Read Aloud: ​
https://youtu.be/rMV66GBVRFM
Embed Code:​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rMV66GBVRFM"
frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
What I Like About Me Read Aloud: ​
https://youtu.be/M86aAFyF2eE
Embed Code: ​
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M86aAFyF2eE"
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Activities:
Revisit beginning of year goals to look how students have grown. (i.e. Look back at samples of
work, Quick writes, handwriting, self portraits, etc.)
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Memory Book​
can be used to reflect upon the past year.
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Thinking back to the beginning of school, what was I not able to do that I can do now?
What do I remember about meeting my teacher, friends, etc. for the first time?
How did I feel about going to school or riding the bus?
What did I want to learn and have I achieved that?
How have I grown as a person and as a member of the WOS community?