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by Carolyn Hoette (Author), Jenifer Novak (Illustrator)
Make great memories with A YEARBOOK for your school-aged child! This is an adorable and relatable story wrapped into a keepsake book. Children can "write in" unique traits to share with the classroom to build friendships and make memories. This is an exciting "read-aloud" book for the classroom.
"I Want to, and I Don't Know How" features Ms. Emilia's classroom of students with all kinds of differences and unique ways of seeing the world! When Ms. Emilia invites the students and the parents to add their contributions to the story, it becomes a read-aloud book that supports the child to be known and accepted by the classroom community.
The colorful "write-in" areas give the book a keepsake quality. Use it as a yearbook for each grade in elementary school.
Join the students as they learn about each other using this book. The colorful illustrations create an interactive format supporting the most important learning of all, TO BE KIND.
This Keepsake Yearbook is suitable for all ages. Use this "write in" book for each year of school.
Teachers: You'll love having this book in your classroom for these six reasons:
- Introduces visuals and graphic organizers to aid comprehension.
- This book encourages children to embrace their gifts and talents.
- Filled with vibrant illustrations
- A fantastic read-aloud to teach children lessons of inclusion, empathy and understanding.
- Learning opportunities within the text for mini lessons: use of diagrams, different ways to say "said."
- Supports inclusion and diversity among classrooms.
Parents: This book will become a cherished keepsake book for your child for years to come!
- A creative way to provide meaningful information about your child.
- Save the books each year as a memory of your child's growth.
- The book becomes a personal yearbook for the school year, to cherish forever.
- Families can do the "write-in" sections together, creating meaningful memories.
Follow Ms. Emilia and the gang on their adventures through a typical day in elementary school! Read and watch the transformation from I want to, and don't know how into a celebration of "I want to, and I am LEARNING HOW!"
