Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers

Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers spotlights 24 compelling picture books with ready-to-go lesson plans that support social and emotional learning (SEL) through the National School Library Standards. Each chapter focuses on one SEL theme to help learners practice targeted social-emotional skills. Learners will develop skills in solving problems, building relationships, working in teams, recognizing and managing feelings, and engaging ethically. Most lessons can be taught in a single class period and provide

• picture books as mentor texts supporting SEL lessons and curriculum;
• AASL Standards-alignments with detailed instructions, making planning a breeze; and
• anchor charts, discussion questions, and worksheets to help facilitate SEL activities.

Author: Maureen Schlosser
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: 08/12/2022
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.80w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780838937464
ISBN10: 0838937462
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science | General

About the Author
Maureen Schlosser is a retired school librarian, author of Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers, and co-author of Lessons Inspired by Picture Books for Primary Grades. She also blogs for Knowledge Quest and Library Lessons. She was the co-chair of the Nutmeg Book Award and has presented at state and national library conferences. Her articles about integrating the arts with library lessons and advocacy were published in library journals.