As I welcome all students back to a new school year, I always notice how much our third and fourth graders have grown emotionally over the summer. Gone are the days of parallel play, and of parents choosing their friends! While I always encourage children to be mindful of choosing healthy relationships, it is equally important that they understand the basics of human decency , respect and kindness.
The book pictured below is a wonderful perspective on how this plays out from the narrator's viewpoint. It is not a clichéd happy ending story - something that has generated heartfelt discussions in many classrooms.
Ask your child about the book, and about their thoughts after hearing the story. It's a worthwhile conversation!
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