All About Me: My Thoughts, My Style, My Life ('All About Me' Diary & Journal Series)

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In case you weren’t aware, Twinkl has its own range of original books known as Twinkl Originals, and many of them would work brilliantly within your ‘Ourselves’ topic. Take a look at these: This book encourages kids to like themselves–when they make mistakes, when they are chosen last, when they make a right choice, when they are just themselves. Build self-esteem and learn about our marvelous characteristics with this adorable story. Alex is learning about how his laugh and the way he thinks is different than his friends. But maybe different is a bad thing…maybe it’s marvelous! All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold

The stories on our list below help kids learn to talk about their emotions, their families, their needs and desires. They help kids discuss where their names came from, their unique attributes, and what they may want to be when they grow up. They even help kids understand all the ways in which they are smart. What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that you eat go? Me and My Amazing Bodycan show you! From your head to your toes and everything in between, this playful introduction to anatomy explains all the important parts of your body. Easy to read and easy to understand, Me and My Amazing Bodyhelps children appreciate everything their amazing bodies can do. From a wiggle of their shoulders to a stomp of their feet, a group of lovable toddlers joyfully explores the many ways to use their bodies. Lips can be made small for kissing, while arms can go up and down or reach out to hug those we love. Judy Hindley’s jaunty text and Brita Granstrom’s playful illustrations are perfect for children as they begin to discover the wonders of their bodies and the joy of learning to move. All over the world are people like you. There may be differences but joys are the same and pain is the same…all over the world.Clap Your Hands will have your kids dancing and following along as they learn about these crazy animals and characters. Be You! by Peter Reynolds this is a new favourite of mine and one that I wish had been around when my kids were preschoolers. With the message to “Be You!” it’s perfect. Whether it’s asking question, having courage, being adventurous or shy, it’s a message that I have tried to share with my kids all along. You don’t have to be the same as everyone else, enjoy what you want and most of all BE YOU! More Books All About Me! Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch—our five senses teach us about our world. Beloved author-illustrator Aliki’s simple, engaging text and colorful artwork show young readers how they use their senses to smell a rose or play with a puppy. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this bestselling picture book invites young readers to use each of their five senses to explore the world around them. Both text and artwork were expert-reviewed for accuracy. This free all about me emergent reader is incredibly easy to put together, so you can have this ready for your students to use tomorrow. Below I’ll outline how to prep the book, as well as a few ways to use it with the kids. How to Prep the All About Me Printable

Some children will be able to attempt writing their answers, while others will be better off dictating and having you write the answers. You know your students best, so decide on a case-by-case basis what makes sense. A Bad Case of Stripes tells the story of a girl named Camilla who comes down with a bad case of stripes. This story teaches kids about empathy and being different even when others don’t like the same things as you.Use the video below to help your class understand that everyone has their own different talents and that not everyone is the same. When it comes to young children, there is one thing they love talking about, and that’s themselves! They are also curious to know what makes them special. This is one of the reasons I love starting of the year with an All About Me theme. These books are perfect for an All About Me theme and a great way for your little ones to learn more about themselves and others. GET A FULL WEEK OF ALL ABOUT ME THEME ACTIVITIES IN OUR PRINTABLE ALL ABOUT ME PRESCHOOL LESSON PLANS All About Me Books I Can Be Anything! encourages kids to reach for the stars and reminds them that when they grow up, they really can be anything they set their mind to.

Another wonderful idea to explore the idea of family is this “my family” sensory bin. I like how personal it is for each child!

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If your little ones have a sibling, they will love the story of Sheila Rae, the Brave. This heartwarming tale follows two siblings as they learn sibling sympathy and support together. At the preschool age, young children are very egocentric and tend to focus on their own wants and perspectives. Not to fret, this is completely normal and developmentally appropriate for this age group! As children grow older, they start to develop empathy and are able to see different points of view. We always want kids to like their own special attributes and features and this book does a great job celebrating our differences! This clever and humorous book will have your preschoolers loving their beaver breath and crazy hair… all thanks to this sassy story! Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Meet Nancy Carlson’s peppy pig—a character who is full of good feelings about herself. Her story will leave little ones feeling good about themselves, too!

We know that embracing differences is important, but it can be very difficult for some. These picture books about accepting differences help children start to see that everyone is different and their differences are part of what makes them special. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. The Way I Feel uses strong, colorful, and expressive images which go along with simple verses to help children connect the word and the emotion. Your child will learn useful words, and you will have many chances to open conversations about what’s going on in her/his life.At the beginning of the school year, it is incredibly important for children to get comfortable with their classmates. Learning about each other is a great way for children to make friends with people that share common interests to themselves. What’s better than being different? This book has an important message for young children and adults alike. Being different is way more fun than being the same! Walk through this adorable story and meet kids who have glasses, large feet, and braces too. Each child loves their own traits wholeheartedly and reminds us that different is beautiful. I Am Enough by Grace Byers A Little Book About Feelingscombines beautiful color photos of enchanting, hand-made felt characters with empowering messages based in emotional literacy. Children learn the universal and transitory nature of all emotions. Images and characters in the book are based on the award-winning children’s series, Ruby’s Studio.