Diana Kenney

Engage second and third grade students with social emotional learning (SEL) topics highlighted in this 21-book set. These leveled books have been hand-selected to introduce the five key components of SEL as identified by CASEL: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. An essential teacher resource, Creating Social and Emotional Learning Environments is also included with this set. This resource is designed to help educators grasp what SEL is, why it's important, and how to begin the implementation process in their educational environment. Titles include: Be Fair!; The Best You: Making Things Right; You Can Count on Me!; Diplomacy Makes a Difference; Fantastic Kids: Helping Others; Just Right Words: Fighting Fair; Doing Your Part: Serving Your Community; We the People: Civic Values in America; Outside the Box: New Ideas!; The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Other Aesop Fables; Respect the Rules!; I'll Lead the Way!; Emergency! Be Prepared; Find Your Sport; Life in Numbers: Managing Time; Healthy Habits, Healthy You; What Makes a Family?; Fantastic Kids: George Washington Carver; Women Who Changed the World; You Can Too! Civil Rights Champions; Creating Social and Emotional Learning Environments

Engage second and third grade students with social emotional learning (SEL) topics highlighted in this 20-book set. These leveled books have been hand-selected to introduce the five key components of SEL as identified by CASEL: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Titles include: Be Fair!; The Best You: Making Things Right; You Can Count on Me!; Diplomacy Makes a Difference; Fantastic Kids: Helping Others; Just Right Words: Fighting Fair; Doing Your Part: Serving Your Community; We the People: Civic Values in America; Outside the Box: New Ideas!; The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Other Aesop Fables; Respect the Rules!; I'll Lead the Way!; Emergency! Be Prepared; Find Your Sport; Life in Numbers: Managing Time; Healthy Habits, Healthy You; What Makes a Family?; Fantastic Kids: George Washington Carver; Women Who Changed the World; You Can Too! Civil Rights Champions

This book uses intriguing primary sources to teach students about what makes a family. The primary source images and simple sentences will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

Teach students about the unique aspects of communities and towns This book uses intriguing primary source documents and simple paragraphs to engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

What Makes a Family? is a 24-page nonfiction reader designed for early elementary students to explore the concept of family through inclusive, age-appropriate language and relatable examples. Young readers learn that families come in many forms, but all are built on love, support, and care. This book supports social studies and SEL goals for Grades K-2. Family Diversity: Shows that families can look different but share core values. Character Development: Encourages love, respect, and empathy. SEL Support: Promotes belonging and social awareness. Visual Appeal: Full-color images enhance meaning and engagement. Format: 24-page reader ideal for Grades K-2 classrooms and families.

What Makes a Town? is an engaging nonfiction reader that helps young learners in Grades 1-3 explore the key elements that form a town and make it function smoothly. Through accessible language and vivid photographs, students are introduced to places such as schools, parks, libraries, fire stations, and more--all while understanding how these components work together to create a vibrant community. Perfect for use in social studies units, literacy centers, or independent reading, this book builds academic vocabulary and civic awareness while encouraging curiosity about the world around them. Explains the parts and purpose of a town using relatable examples. Strengthens social studies comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. Encourages civic engagement and awareness of community roles. Ideal for social studies instruction, classroom libraries, and early research. Supports reading fluency, observation, and content-area literacy for Grades 1-3.