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✨ One Year of Weekly Read-Alouds ✨ One whole ✨ One Year of Weekly Read-Alouds ✨ One whole year of our weekly readalouds. A year of stories, laughter, questions, big feelings and lovely voice notes from Smolls who made it all so special. To celebrate, I’d love to hear directly from the children. Parents, if your child has been part of our read-aloud journey, and if they consent, please send a short 15–20 second video of your child (or yourself) sharing any one of these: • Their favourite book from the read-alouds • Their favourite part of a story • Or what they enjoy most about our read-aloud sessions These little clips will be lovingly stitched together into a thank-you video that I’ll be sharing on my profile this month. Their faces will be blurred. :) You can email the video to me by 25th Dec with the subject "ATbookclub" Thank you for trusting me with your children and for making this year of stories so meaningful. ✨ Love and light, Vaishali
When it comes to friendship struggles and bullying When it comes to friendship struggles and bullying, I look for books with empathy, realism and characters with shades of grey. I don't mind characters with very different realities and problems as us since it makes for important discussions. Here are some of my favourite chapter books and middle grade books. 1. Save me a seat @gitavaradarajan This book is written really well. I loved the alternating povs and the way the plot unfolded. A great message of not jumping to conclusions about people. Age: 6+ 2. The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes What happens when a bunch of children tease a child about her claims of having a hundred dresses? What follows is a gentle tale, especially for the bystander when bullying occurs. Age guideline: 6+ 3. Fish in a tree by @lyndamullalyhunt Dyslexic protagonist, mean bully and an understanding teacher. Quite wordy and plays into a few stereotypes but it does a fab job of empowering children who feel different and activates empathy. Based on a true story. Age: 8+ 4. Blubber by Judy Blume A book I thought long before adding to the list. This book shakes you with its portrayal of cruel bullying and also shows how different parents may respond. However, this is a great read to use as a conversation starter. Based on a true story. Age: 10+ 5. Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson Phew! This one is INTENSE touching upon ableism, romance, friendship, pregnancy, loss, family dynamics, racism, etc. Great for guided reading or book club discussion. Age: 12+ 6.Confessions of a former bully @trudyludwig Katie has never considered her meanness and excluding as bullying. But when she is reported, she has to make amends. I love that this book is written in the form of a journal with tiny tidbits, information and reflection. In a world where books quickly label a child as a bully, this perspective is gold for many children. Age guideline: 6+ Don't let the age guideline box you up though. Are these the only books on this topic? Not at all. These are a few we have enjoyed and used for deeper conversations. Should we do picture books on this topic or graphic novels next? #ammatoday_books #ammatoday
TW. Dear reader, I've encountered bullying in sch TW. Dear reader, I've encountered bullying in schools, playgrounds and homes as a child, teacher, parent and parent educator. But what boggles me is how we fail to see the similarities in these situations. You may recognise yourself doing some of this. You may recognise that some of this was done to you as a child. Holding space for you. Remember, caregivers can practise positive discipline without punishment. Boundaries can be drawn with kindness. You can parent with compassion. What do you think? #ammatoday
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