Sel and STEM Curriculum Tied to Books

Hands on learning engages students in learning more effectively. Everyone knows that. Right? But finding lessons that match classroom learning targets can be hard. My Teachers Pay Teachers store is full of lessons that not only meet educational standards, but also engage students. The latest additions to my store are book based, standards aligned, and lots of fun. You can use them as stand alone lessons or combine them with the books to cross the curriculum in your classroom by meshing language arts, math, SEL (social-emotional learning), and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math.) Below is a list. Check them out and let me know what you think.

This book (sold by all major book sellers) and curriculum companion booklet serve as the perfect launch pad for discussions that meet CASEL framework standards and so much more. Teachers love the multi-cultural characters and the way the book offers a unique way to calm BIG emotions.

This curriculum companion created by the author of the book THE MEANIES, Veronica Stanley-Hooper, includes 7 pages of standards aligned language arts, math, SEL, and STEM lessons and a teacher guide page with additional links to FREE resources.
THE MEANIES by Veronica Stanley-Hooper (book not included in this product) is a child-centered rhyming book tells the story of a boy who blames imaginary monsters called the Meanies for his poor behavior.
Every kid has a few Meanies sometimes—the little voices that make them shout, pout, or stomp. In this charming, big-hearted picture book, one imaginative boy learns how kindness, empathy, and a good snack can chase those Meanies away for good. The Meanies turns big feelings into a gentle, funny, empowering story kids love.
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Learning Color Words for TK and Kindergarten

This booklet of activities can be used independently or as a companion to the book Little Mouse's First Book of Colors by Veronica Stanley-Hooper.
Ten activity pages and lesson ideas to help students learn about reading, writing, speaking and listening, storytelling, following directions, color words, spelling, and more! 
Little Mouse and Bird are getting ready for some art. They learn 10 colors through easy to read, repetitive text and beautiful illustrations. Little Mouse's First Book of Colors is designed to grow with your child as they learn to read through the use of high frequency word and illustrated picture clues.
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Careers and Community Workers Lessons for TK and Kindergarten

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This reading comprehension companion activity booklet pairs with the book PLAY! by Veronica Stanley-Hooper. It contains four follow-up activities that vary in complexity and are perfect for Kindergarten and First Grade.
This learning set can be used as pre-reading activities or post reading activities that accompany comprehension discussions. 
This fun-loving book about the power of play is written and illustrated with the hearts of all children in mind. A child walks the reader through a typical day and explains the importance of play from a child's perspective. She explains that playing is "kid's work" and creates the basis for positive self image and emotional awareness through kid-friendly dialogue and illustrations.
PLAY! is used in developmental kindergarten, TK, and preschool classes across the United States as an introduction to community workers and career day lessons.

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Fun and Educational Halloween Worksheets for TK and Kindergarten

This reading comprehension companion activity booklet pairs with the book Scary Halloween Costumes by Veronica Stanley-Hooper. It contains four follow-up activities that vary in complexity and are perfect for Kindergarten and First Grade.
This collection of workpages can be used as pre-reading activities or post reading activities that accompany comprehension discussions. Social-emotional learning is also supported by this fun Halloween themed book.
Scary Halloween Costumes is a humorous story about two children finding the perfect, scary Halloween costumes. When little brother, Jack, and big sister, Millie, start looking for their Halloween costumes, there is one problem. Millie thinks Jack's costumes aren't scary enough. He does his best to think of things that frighten people like- a worm! Millie is scared of worms. The laundry- Mom is scared of the laundry. Each time Jack tries Millie says, "No!" Find out which costume finally makes Jack scary enough to spook Millie in this fun Halloween tale that addresses common fears in a humorous way.

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Being a teacher for over 25 years and an educational product developer taught me so many lessons about how to engage students in learning they love! Let me know what you would like to see more of. I am always listening to your ideas!