Picture Books for Lessons
These lists of picture books are sorted by topics and themes so that teachers can enhance, introduce, or vary curricular units. These lists may also be useful for teachers participating in #classroombookaday, a program started by Jillian Heise on Twitter that encourages a daily classroom read-aloud (particular so that upper grades continue to benefit from read-alouds).
Relationship-Building Picture Books
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Sub-categories include:
Identity - names, self-confidence, cultural heritage First Week of School - first day experiences, school rules, building classroom communities Family Relationships Friendships / Teamwork |
People in Picture Books
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Sub-Categories include:
Trailblazing Women Families Cultural Heritage World History American History People of Color People Who Are LGBTQ |
Artists
Athletes STEAM Careers Politics/Government/Leaders Other Careers Health |
Social-Emotional Learning
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Celebrating Imagination; Wonder
Risk-Taking & Mistake-Making Feelings, including Anxiety, Grief Communication |
Mindset & Attitude
Open-Mindedness Persistence |
Reading & Writing Picture Books
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Love for Books and Libraries
Words and Writing Author's Craft - Mentor Texts and Exploration of Text Elements Genres - Mysteries & More |
STEAM
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Sciences
Technology & Innovation Engineering The Arts: Visual Arts and Performing Arts Mathematics Business |
Animals & Nature
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Appreciating Nature
Environmental Activism Animal Facts |
Just for Fun
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Silly/Funny
Holidays, Celebrations, Events, Occasions Unique & Unusual |