Improv is fun and strengthens our imagination, self-confidence, spontaneity, and teamwork, creating something out of nothing like magic. "101 Improv Games for Children and Adults" offers basics on what improv is, how to teach it, advanced training, helpful hints, and 101 games ranging from easy warm-ups to crowd-pleasers, making it a great resource for educators, professional actors, and anyone interested in improv.

Over 15 million readers have embraced Wonder, the #1 New York Times bestseller, and now its companion book returns with life lessons and inspiration from Auggie's beloved teacher, Mr. Browne. Featuring conversations and daily precepts, this book offers a deeper look into the lives of Auggie and his friends beyond the original story, celebrating wisdom from historical figures, diverse sources, and readers themselves.

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Research shows that when students have a meaningful relationship with an adult at school, they are more likely to succeed academically—but traditional academic learning in high school often leaves little time to make these connections.

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Roylco's Giant Kid-Shaped Puzzle Pieces show children that we are individuals, but we fit together! Great for "All About Me" projects, bulletin board or classroom decoration, or Parent-Teacher Night displays. Big puzzle shapes interlock in multiple directions for the perfect tool to teach how we are different, and yet we all interconnect. Made of lightweight cardstock, puzzle pieces can be decorated with a variety of art materials.

Children will learn how to manage emotions by identifying their feelings and using the fun, developmentally appropriate coping strategies on the back of each card. The portable cards fit in a pocket, making them easy to take anywhere and allowing parents, educators, and caregivers to connect with children about emotions on their level.

The Appleversary Edition celebrates the 15th anniversary of Apples to Apples with fancy black and gold packaging and exclusive Appleversary scoring tokens. Enjoy the same classic gameplay, where players match Black Apple cards to a judge's White Apple card, with a new, elegant look.

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When teachers at Kentucky’s Fairdale High School were planning the start of their Essential School program, principal Marilyn Hohmann likes to recall, some of them spent a full week shadowing students through their daily schedules. By week’s end, they were overwhelmed – not by the demands of student life, but by its passive and anonymous nature. If their program could do only one thing, they decided, it must be to turn those qualities around, to energize the students into forging an active personal stake in their own education. Today, Fairdale schedules a daily half-hour Teacher Guided Assistance period for all students – an advisory group in which 17 mixed-grade students work individually and together on both personal and academic matters. A whopping 90 percent of students call it the best thing about their school.

The game where great minds think alike! In Blank Slate, players pick a Word Cue card, write the word they think best completes the phrase, and try to match it to another player's word without giving a single hint.

"Braving the Wilderness" by Brené Brown challenges conventional ideas about belonging, arguing that true belonging requires authenticity and self-acceptance, even in the face of societal pressures and polarization. This audiobook blends research, storytelling, and personal insights to explore practices that foster connection and courage, making it a valuable resource for understanding social and emotional learning through the lens of vulnerability, empathy, and integrity.

These award-winning yoga cards feature 34 beautifully illustrated, colorful designs, perfect for a variety of uses including brain breaks, anxiety therapy, and social skills activities in classrooms or at home. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities, they include detailed breathing exercise instructions and helpful tips, promoting mindfulness and calming techniques with their bright, captivating design that's durable and easy for small hands to handle, making them essential tools for calming and focusing activities.

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From app developers to tech behemoths such as Google and Facebook, companies have spent years working to make consumer technology as addictive as possible. After all, time spent with their products could equal big bucks for the company.

Mental health is hard. Getting support doesn't need to be. Our app puts the tools to feel better in your back pocket, with personalized content to manage stress and anxiety, get better sleep, and feel more present in your life. Relax your mind, and wake up as the person you want to be.

Creating classroom agreements fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel respected and encouraged to develop their social and emotional skills.

This party game is designed for 2 to 8+ players in two teams, where the objective is to contact all your agents before the opposing team does. It offers a quick 15-minute playtime and is ideal for game nights, suitable for ages 10 and up.

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In Creating Emotionally Safe Schools, Jane Bluestein offers a plan to return schools to havens of nurturing and learning. She examines environmental, historical, developmental, psychological, sociological, interpersonal, instructional and administrative factors that contribute to the emotional climate of an educational institution. This is a comprehensive view of what makes a school feel the way it feels, and what we can do to make it feel safe for every child—and every adult—who walks through its doors.

Winner of 28 film festival awards worldwide, Darius Goes West is a rarely seen testament to the explosive idealism of today’s youth, as well as a vivid portrayal of adventure, of brotherhood, and of the character and strength it takes to shed light on an uncertain future.

In her powerful debut and #1 New York Times bestseller, Nic Stone confronts American race relations through the eyes of Justyce McAllister, an honor student grappling with injustice and discrimination, who turns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings for guidance amid turmoil and tragedy.

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In this social game by Brass Monkey, players earn points by debating opposing views on hot button issues using 200 game cards. Topics range from mundane tasks like loading the dishwasher to other everyday debates. It's a light-hearted game devoid of politics or religion, focusing instead on fun and humorous arguments that anyone can join.

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Creating collaborative class values to transform classroom management, foster social and emotional growth, which leads to a more inclusive class culture.

Dixit New Edition enhances the storytelling experience with beautifully illustrated cards and accommodates up to 8 players with modernized components. Featuring a new scoring board and storage tray for expansions, it offers endless replayability through its vibrant artwork and imaginative gameplay.

Don't Go Bananas, based on the ABCD Model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps kids identify emotional triggers, analyze beliefs, explore reactions, and adjust thought patterns across five key emotions: anger, sadness, worry, fear, and jealousy. Designed for 2-4 players aged 6-12, it encourages semi-cooperative play to build social skills while fostering emotional awareness and positive coping strategies, ideal for both classroom settings and family play at home.

In "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens," Richard Carlson offers teenagers practical advice to navigate the challenges of adolescence, such as homework, peer pressure, and dating, while learning to reduce stress and anxiety. This guide encourages emotional resilience and positive coping strategies, making it a valuable resource for social and emotional learning during high school years.

what is special about the game is not only solving those mysteries, but also the co-operative sleuthing. Expect lots of dialoguing over Case Theories, Puzzling Clues, and even the final Solution.

Soft foam cubes featuring twelve different friendly smiley face icons depicting a range of emotions help children relate words to feelings and understand their emotional spectrum. These sensory fidget toys include question cubes with prompts that encourage toddlers aged 3+ to talk about their emotions, fostering social skills and emotional awareness. Ideal for gifting on holidays and birthdays, they promote learning, sensory exploration, and motor skill development in a fun and engaging way.

Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game, a Hugo and Nebula award-winning science fiction masterpiece, follows Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, a young genius recruited to lead Earth's defense against a hostile alien race. Trained from childhood in a rigorous military academy, Ender faces psychological challenges, isolation, and moral dilemmas as he prepares to become the ultimate strategist in humanity's battle for survival.

Rich in words to live by: words that are sometimes quirky, definitely wise, and always right on target. Learn from such luminaries as Theodore Roosevelt, John wayne, Joan Baez, and even the prolific Anonymous, and realize that life is about seizing the day, living in the moment, and being true to oneself.

This digital download is a wonderful set of character faces with various emotions which you can print at home. Incorporate them into your play with your toddlers to discuss different emotions in a fun and playful way. Use the printable word sheets to match the names of the emotions to their faces.

Introduce emotions with Todd Parr's 20 flash cards featuring 40 different emotions, each displaying two opposite feelings with words and lively pictures. Designed to develop emotional intelligence, these portable cards are sturdy and perfect for learning at home, in the classroom, or on the go, suitable for kids aged 3 months to 4 years.

"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes tells the poignant story of Charlie Gordon, a man with a low IQ who undergoes experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, leading to profound personal growth and subsequent heartache as he grapples with the treatment's temporary effects. This narrative explores themes of human intelligence, the ethics of scientific experimentation, and the emotional challenges associated with rapid intellectual and personal changes, making it a powerful resource for discussing empathy and ethical decision-making in social and emotional learning contexts.

The Daily Mood by Fred is a fun and functional desktop flipchart featuring 47 moods, each with a unique smiley, snarky definition, and sample sentences. Measuring 4" x 1.25" x 5.2", it's a pleasing desk accessory that collapses flat for easy storage, making it a great gift for friends, coworkers, and anyone starting a new job.

"Geography Club" follows Russel Middlebrook, who discovers he's not the only gay student at his high school when he connects with Kevin, the popular but closeted star of the baseball team online. Alongside his friends Min, Terese, and Ike, they form the Geography Club as a cover to explore their identities in a supportive environment, navigating the complexities of high school and relationships along the way.

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Go Ask Alice! has answered thousands of questions on health and well-being topics ranging from substance use to sexual health, to nutrition and physical activity.

Work up an appetite as you sing and dance to this 11-minute mega mix of your fave food songs.

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Take care of your mental health with proven courses and expert-led guidance to help you meet your goals. Let go of everyday stress and anxiety with 500+ guided meditations and programs, and sleep more soundly every night with bedtime meditations, exercises, and relaxing sounds.

Hedbanz is a fun and fast-paced family guessing game where players wear headbands and ask "yes" or "no" questions to determine the cartoon card on their headband—whether it's an animal, food, or object. It's educational for kids, encouraging deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills, and can be enhanced with a free app for wacky face filters and sharing fun moments with family and friends during game play or gatherings.

Welcome to the High 5 Store - your one-stop shop for all your adventure programming needs. Every purchase helps us further our community-building mission. Thanks for your support! High 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping individuals, teams, schools, communities and businesses improve the way they live, learn and work together.

In a special anniversary edition, Louis Sachar's "Holes" tells the tale of Stanley Yelnats, cursed by his family history, unjustly sent to Camp Green Lake where boys dig holes daily under the guise of character-building. As Stanley unravels the mystery behind the digging, a darkly humorous narrative of crime, punishment, and redemption unfolds, complemented by bonus content including a new note from the author and fascinating trivia about the book.

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The reoccuring blocks—often called advisories—are adopted as a way to strengthen relationships and help students weather the challenges that may keep them from succeeding academically, including a lack of routines, social isolation, and out-of-school issues that can bleed into the school day.

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Faber and Mazlish’s down-to-earth, respectful approach makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.

Award-Winning Mindfulness kit of XL Cards with Calming Guided Meditations for Empowerment, Focus and Relaxation. Great for Parents, Teachers and Therapists.

"Improv Wisdom" by Patricia Madson presents thirteen strategies derived from improvisational theater to help readers approach life's unpredictable challenges with flexibility, creativity, and humor. By advocating principles such as "Say Yes" and "Make Mistakes, Please," the book aligns with social-emotional learning by encouraging adaptability, resilience, and a positive mindset in navigating personal and professional interactions.

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In "Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain," Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explores the significant and ongoing development of the adolescent brain, shedding light on why teenagers exhibit unique behaviors such as risk-taking and intense social interactions. This groundbreaking research is pivotal for social-emotional learning as it provides insights into the neurological underpinnings of teenage behavior, helping educators and parents better support the emotional and cognitive growth of adolescents.

"Leave Your Mind Behind" introduces cognitive defusion, a key component of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), using playful practices to help individuals observe their thoughts without getting entangled in them. This approach enhances social and emotional learning by promoting mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.

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Let’s Get Real examines issues that lead to taunting and bullying, including racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, religious differences, sexual harassment and others. Name-calling and bullying are at epidemic proportions among youth across the country, and are often the root causes of violence in schools. Let’s Get Real gives young people the chance to tell their stories in their own words–and the results are heartbreaking, shocking, inspiring and poignant. Unlike the vast majority of films made for schools about the issue, Let’s Get Real doesn’t sugarcoat the truth or feature adults lecturing kids about what to do when “bad” kids pick on them.

"List Your Self For Kids: Listmaking as Fun Way to Get to Know Yourself" is an engaging activity book designed to help children explore their identities through the enjoyable process of making lists. By encouraging kids to list their favorite things, personal experiences, and dreams, the book fosters self-awareness, creativity, and reflection, providing a fun and interactive way for children to learn more about themselves and their emotions.

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A simple plan for advisory includes self-reflection to help students see their growth over time.

This card deck offers 55 illustrated games designed to develop children's focusing, attention skills, and mindfulness. It includes activities for breathing practices, concentration, sensory awareness, emotional regulation, and more, fostering what Susan Kaiser Greenland terms the "new A, B, C's" for learning and life: Attention, Balance, and Compassion.

InnerIcons presents a top-rated group therapy game designed for mindfulness education, featuring engaging activities to ground, calm, and enhance focus for both kids and adults. With large, sturdy cards and a bonus booklet of activities, it promotes inner calm and self-care, ideal for therapy sessions and family fun alike.

The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!

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One Love and MAL For Good made these back in January-February 2016 to promote their #thatslove and #thatsnotlove campaign, a charity aimed at educating youth about relationship abuse.

This offers a collection of soulful and transformative chants designed to bring peace and healing to the listener. This album by renowned spiritual artist Snatam Kaur features powerful mantras and melodies that inspire deep relaxation and inner peace.

"The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens" by psychologist Karen Bluth provides mindfulness and self-compassion tools to help teens overcome self-criticism, cope with stress and anxiety, and embrace their unique selves during significant physical and mental changes. Through exercises and meditations, teens learn to be present with difficult emotions and respond with greater kindness and self-care.

"Silver Bullets" by Karl Rohnke is a guide offering initiative problems, adventure games, and trust activities used by educators, counselors, and leaders to foster trust and break down barriers within groups. The activities, sourced from creative networking and Project Adventure graduates, are designed to improve self-concept, risk-taking, and cooperation, making a significant impact on participants of all ages.

"Smart but Scattered Teens" by Drs. Richard Guare and Peg Dawson, with Colin Guare, offers a science-based program to help parents build their teen's executive skills for independence and responsibility, featuring practical strategies and downloadable worksheets. The guide aims to strengthen parent-teen relationships while promoting organization, focus, and emotional control, complementing other titles for different age groups and professional use.

This manual aids school counseling staff and teachers in helping middle school students succeed by providing research-based strategies for decision making, problem solving, and fostering social and emotional intelligence. Through a project-oriented approach, it aims to reduce school violence, improve academic effort, develop multicultural perspectives, and prevent at-risk students from giving up, including numerous reproducible worksheets and tools for tracking progress.

This book offers simple guided imagery exercises for children and teenagers to enhance learning, creativity, and inner peace, making it valuable for parents and teachers seeking alternative educational methods. Recognized internationally for promoting "whole brain" learning, these techniques help young people relax, focus, and discover enjoyable and effective learning styles.

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Advisory groups are “school families” that give students a time block to focus on schoolwork, college applications, personal issues, or hearing and respecting one another.

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“We all are in the same boat.” Here’s how students at this 6th-12th grade school come together everyday as a family.

TableTopics Original, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is a versatile set of 135 fun and thought-provoking question cards designed to spark meaningful conversations and elevate social occasions. Whether at home with family, friends, or colleagues, these cards create a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging open-ended discussions that deepen connections and make gatherings more enjoyable and memorable.

40 Conversation Starter Cards, Questions Perfect for Kids, Family Dinner Game, Parents Love Them

A convenient, portable game that can be played anywhere, anytime, making it perfect for all-ages gatherings. With simple rules and fast-paced gameplay that lasts 10 to 15 minutes, it guarantees laugh-out-loud fun in seconds!

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"Teach Your Granny to Text" is a children's sequel to the bestseller "Change the World for a Fiver," created by the social change movement We Are What We Do, inspiring children to make a difference through simple everyday actions. Featuring thirty fun and easy actions, this book empowers children to contribute to global change, reflecting the movement's belief that small actions by many people can lead to significant impact.

If it weren’t for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a Black teen, lived in the economically challenged flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight. But in The 57 Bus, award-winning journalist Dashka Slater shows that what might at first seem like a simple matter of right and wrong, justice and injustice, victim and criminal, is something more complicated―and far more heartbreaking. Awards and Accolades for The 57 Bus: A New York Times Bestseller Stonewall Book Award Winner YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist A Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor Book Winner A TIME Magazine Best YA Book of All Time A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist Don’t miss Dashka Slater’s newest propulsive and thought-provoking nonfiction book, Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed, the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Winner which National Book Award winner Ibram X. Kendi hails as “powerful, timely, and delicately written.”

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Adapted from "The Best Schools: How Human Development Research Should Inform Educational Practice" (ASCD, 2006), this material emphasizes that the best schools prioritize the true developmental needs of students over mere academic achievement. By understanding the stages of development from infancy to adulthood and integrating human development theory with educational practice, schools can focus on developing the whole human being. To guide this approach, the author propose structuring schools around four key developmental components, which are crucial at all ages but particularly significant at specific growth stages.

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Can you reach net zero by 2050? - See if you can save the planet from the worst effects of climate change

Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow. This improbable story of Christopher's quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years.

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The brief draws from brain science, medicine, economics, psychology, and education research to describe why it is essential to address the social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of learning; how these dimensions together shape students’ academic and life outcomes; and how these competencies can be taught throughout childhood, adolescence, and beyond. The evidence outlined in this brief moves the nation beyond the debate as to whether schools should attend to students’ social and emotional development, to how schools can integrate social, emotional, and academic development into their daily work.

For twenty years, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has captivated readers with its engaging fable about Kathryn Petersen, the new CEO of DecisionTech, as she navigates the challenge of uniting a highly dysfunctional team. Blending leadership insights and practical guidance, Patrick Lencioni's book identifies five key behaviors that hinder team success and provides a model for fostering cohesive and effective teamwork. This special anniversary edition includes a new foreword by the author, reflecting on the enduring relevance and impact of the book's lessons.

In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz unveils the self-limiting beliefs that deprive us of joy and create unnecessary suffering, offering a powerful code of conduct rooted in ancient Toltec wisdom to transform our lives with freedom, true happiness, and love. With over two decades of experience, Ruiz has dedicated his life to sharing this wisdom, guiding others toward personal freedom through a unique blend of ancient insights and modern awareness, including journeys to sacred sites worldwide.

The 10th-anniversary edition of Brené Brown's transformative bestseller, The Gifts of Imperfection, invites readers to embrace wholehearted living through its 10 guideposts, offering practical practices to navigate life's challenges and embrace authenticity in a world that often demands conformity. Brown's work sparks a grassroots movement, empowering individuals to recognize their worth and affirm their stories in a profound act of resistance against societal pressures.

Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning novel "The Giver" introduces Jonas, a twelve-year-old in a seemingly perfect world where conformity is paramount, until he is chosen as the Receiver of Memory and uncovers the society's hidden complexities. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the film adaptation and an exclusive Q&A with cast members, capturing the essence of individuality and sacrifice in a thought-provoking narrative that extends through Lowry's Giver Quartet.

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter navigates the contrast between her impoverished neighborhood and the upscale prep school she attends. This precarious balance collapses when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed childhood friend Khalil by a police officer, thrusting her into a national controversy and a dangerous quest for justice.

"Dare to Answer" with The Kids’ Book of Questions and explore thought-provoking dilemmas, from choosing between technology and freedom to facing challenging scenarios like public kisses or peering into the future—all designed to spark lively discussions and reveal surprising insights with each honest answer.

The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, Second Edition, written by a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), offers brand new exercises to help teenagers relax, prioritize, and keep calm during stressful times. With simple workbook activities focused on mindfulness, the book teaches teens to reduce worries, build on their positive qualities, and develop lasting resilience, providing powerful tools for overcoming stress and mental health difficulties.

Dr. Vivek Murthy's groundbreaking book addresses loneliness as a critical public health issue, linking it to widespread societal challenges like addiction, violence, and mental health struggles. He explores our innate need for connection amidst modern complexities, offering both insights into its causes and inspiring stories of communities forging deeper bonds to combat loneliness and promote well-being, advocating for a more connected world.

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Welcome to the World of Blooket: a new take on trivia and review games! The way it works is that a teacher/host picks a question set and a unique game mode. Then, we generate a code that players can use to join the game on their own devices. After the game starts, players will answer questions to help them win. That's where the fun starts, because we offer a variety of games to keep students engaged and excited!

Use the wire on your seat to sculpt the changes in your emotions from the very beginning of today until now, last night/weekend until now, or the beginning of the school year until now. Your wire could be a linear representation or an abstract image. Shape your wire in any way that best represent your emotions, moods, and feelings

Many of today's teenagers are tired of the pressure to compete and consume, and are looking for a different way to live their lives; this book offers an alternative through the 2,500-year-old practice of Buddhism. Written in an appealing style for young seekers, it addresses relevant topics like peer pressure, emotional difficulties, stress, fostering peace, protecting the environment, self-help, self-esteem, self-awareness, meditation, and making the right decisions about sex and drugs.

Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, Auggie wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid, but his new classmates struggle to see past his extraordinary face.

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Gender Spectrum

Understandings of gender continually evolve. In the course of a person’s life, the interests, activities, clothing, and professions that are considered the domain of one gender or another evolve in ways both small and large.