At Purple Diamond Press, we’re committed to supporting teachers by offering meaningful and engaging resources that align with core values such as inclusion, kindness, and friendship—our What If We Were series has already inspired countless young readers. Now, we’re excited to extend its impact with three versatile resources designed to foster kindness, inclusion, and social-emotional learning in classrooms everywhere.
The Resources Every Teacher Deserves
1. The Friendship Calendar: 30 Days of Activities
This 30-day friendship calendar is perfect for helping students understand the value of being a good friend. It’s packed with daily prompts and activities to inspire kindness and inclusion. Each week includes reflection questions to help students think deeply about their actions, such as:
• What did you learn about being a good friend?
• How did it feel to make new friends?
• What friendly activity would you like to continue?
Whether it’s drawing a picture for a classmate, helping with chores, or learning to say kind words, the calendar makes friendship tangible and fun. Teachers can incorporate this as a daily warm-up or a classroom challenge, ensuring kindness becomes second nature.
2. SEL Picture Book Companion for What If We Were All The Same! and What If We Were All Friends!
Our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Picture Book Companion transforms these beloved books into dynamic teaching tools. With 31 pages and 13 activities, this resource encourages children to explore inclusion, accepting others, and embracing differences. Activities include:
• Rhyming challenges
• Reflection prompts
• Collaborative group work
Teachers can use these materials to extend the message of the books into broader class discussions, interactive lessons, and group projects.
3. Positive Posters for the Classroom
Sometimes, a simple visual reminder can have a powerful impact. Our colorful and motivational classroom posters reinforce themes from the What If We Were series, including kindness, inclusion, and friendship. Featuring affirmations like “Keep in mind to always be kind” and “Our classroom is united in kindness,” these posters make the classroom a positive and encouraging space. They’re perfect for bulletin boards, hallways, or even individual desks to create a cohesive environment that celebrates kindness.
Why Teachers and Students Love These Resources
• Ease of Use: Teachers are busy, and these ready-made tools save precious time without compromising on quality or creativity.
• Engagement: Each resource is thoughtfully designed to capture children’s imaginations while teaching valuable life lessons.
• Values in Action: The resources reinforce key themes of inclusion, diversity, and empathy—values that are more important than ever in today’s world.
A Message from the Author: Why These Resources Matter
As an author of the What If We Were series, my mission has always been to inspire young readers to see the beauty of differences and treat everyone with kindness. These resources are an extension of that mission, providing teachers with the tools to instill these values in their classrooms.
How to Get These Resources
Our What If We Were resources are available now and are perfect for grades 3 to 5. Whether you’re introducing kindness as a theme or looking for engaging ways to support social-emotional learning, these tools are here to make a difference. Are you interested in bringing these resources to your classroom? Schedule an author visit or order your materials today.
We can inspire the next generation to embrace kindness, inclusion, and friendship. Let’s create classrooms where every child feels seen, heard, and valued.
Ready to get started? Visit CMHarris Books or Purple Diamond Press and explore these transformative tools today!
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