by Emma Davis | Sep 14, 2026
Display emotion cards featuring different facial expressions. Invite students to identify each emotion and discuss situations that might cause those feelings. Introduce the word “lonely” and encourage students to share examples of times when people might feel lonely....
by Emma Davis | Sep 14, 2026
Ask students to complete the sentence, “I feel like I belong when … .” Record responses on a class chart. Discuss common themes and help students understand the importance of feeling included and connected.
by Emma Davis | Sep 3, 2026
Students will analyze Dominic’s growth throughout the novel and identify how experiences influence character development. Materials: Reading journal Sticky notes Character tracking sheet As students read, they create a timeline of Dominic’s development. For each major...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
As a culminating activity, create a collaborative class book inspired by Shy Me. Give each student one page with the prompt: “I feel brave when …” or “One way I help someone who feels shy is …” Students complete the sentence, illustrate their page and sign their work....
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Just as Ashley Barron’s collage illustrations communicate emotion through color, texture and shape, students will create their own mixed-media “Courage Collage.” Provide magazines, construction paper, patterned paper, tissue paper, markers, crayons and glue. Students...
