Sometimes it is difficult for students to know how to get along with one another. They can exclude each other or be unkind. Sometimes a student makes a mistake and it's difficult to know how to forgive them and still be friends with them. We share two wordless picture books that will help navigate how to respond to these situations.
Takeaways
- Wordless picture books can be powerful tools for teaching empathy.
- Books like I Walk With Vanessa and I Forgive Alex help students understand social dynamics.
- Narrating social situations allows students to reflect on their own experiences.
- Empathy and understanding are crucial in creating a supportive classroom environment.
- Teachers can use these books to address real-life problems students face.
- Students can learn to predict and problem-solve social situations through storytelling.
- The books encourage students to think about their roles in social interactions.
- Using wordless books helps students of all ages engage with complex social issues.
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