Seth Matthas

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) includes major life skills that all students need to get along with others and live happy, healthy lives. This book delves into the essential SEL skill of self-discipline, an integral component of the SEL core concept of self-management. Readers will learn that they have the power to achieve their goal by working hard. Accessible text paired with vibrant full-color photographs will allow readers to connect with the concept, and gain a deep understanding of how to apply this skill in daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this nonfiction title can be paired with the fiction title Wendy the Witch Works Hard (ISBN: 9781725354821). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) includes major life skills that all students need to get along with others and live happy, healthy lives. This book delves into the essential SEL skill of analyzing situations, an integral component of the SEL core concept of responsible decision-making. Readers will learn how to make the best choice for the situation they're in. Accessible text paired with vibrant full-color photographs will allow readers to connect with the concept, and gain a deep understanding of how to apply this skill in daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this nonfiction title can be paired with the fiction title Charlie the Cheetah's Choice (ISBN: 9781725354463). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.

This next generation of U. S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of taking civic action through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about taking action in the form of a vote. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Class Vote (ISBN: 9781538364840). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

In today's world, civic engagement is paramount in laying the foundation for the next generation of U. S. citizens. This book gives readers the tools they need to understand the civics concept of civic virtues. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator learns the value of listening carefully. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Listening to Others (ISBN: 9781538363409). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of algorithms and procedures. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how algorithms and procedures work in the real world. In this book, a narrator helps a librarian organize books by subject. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Amy Uses the Alphabet (ISBN: 9781538351420). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of digital citizenship. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how digital citizenship works in the real world. In this book, readers learn how a family's rules can encourage fairness, sharing, and kindness towards all people both in person and online. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Dinosaurs Have Manners (ISBN: 9781538350805). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.