As an Early Childhood Educator for the last 12+ years, I have been dedicated to creating a classroom environment rich in literacy materials. I believe books play a vital role in fostering a love for reading, sparking curiosity, and supporting childre...
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Social & Emotional Learning
Bedtime Stories
Canadian
Diversity & Inclusion
Friendship & Kindness
Nature
Social & Emotional Learning
For learning how to identify and articulate your emotions,
In My Heart: Deluxe Gift Edition: A Book of Feelings
I use this set everyday! Preschoolers are still developing their regulation skills and they need our help and guidance.
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion)
I love a book that features real life photos. This one is also interactive, which helps keep them engaged!
My Book Of Feelings
Representation of different languages is important in the early years, for providing a sense of belonging.
Boba Emotions - Cantonese: A Bilingual Book in English and Cantonese with Traditional Characters and Jyutping
Teaching consent to children is extremely important
I Choose to Say No: A Rhyming Picture Book About Personal Body Safety, Consent, Safe and Unsafe Touch, Private Parts, and Respectful Relationships
Bedtime Stories
A relatable story about needing comfort.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
A classic tale of a child who doesn't want to sleep. A good snuggle time story.
Mortimer
Canadian
My favourite stories by Canadian authors!
A grandmother shares the story of her time in a residential school.
When We Were Alone
Raffi is ALWAYS a hit in my preschool room!
Baby Beluga
Robert Munch stories are our favourite way to gather before lunch.
The Fire Station
This one makes me emotional. A story that will live in your heart forever!
Love You Forever
Diversity & Inclusion
For taking steps towards reconciliation
With Our Orange Hearts
This story starts many beautiful conversations about how we are all different and unique.
DIVERSITY to me: A children's picture book teaching kids about the beauty diversity. An excellent book for first conversations about diversity & inclusion
Friendship & Kindness
Many learning opportunities, most importantly learning self love <3
I Like Myself! Board Book
Ok this one is rip proof! Perfect for toddlers.
Indestructibles: Let's Be Kind (a First Book Of Manners): Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (book For Babies, Newborn Books, Safe To Chew)
For celebrating simple acts of kindness!
When We Are Kind
A conversation starter about making friends.
Will You Be My Friend?
When you want to have discussions about spreading kindness with your preschoolers!
How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids
Nature
I used this one when planting a garden with my preschoolers.
Planting A Rainbow Board Book
A story with colourful illustrations, highlighting caring for the earth.
Love, the Earth
A fun rhyming story I use to continue conversations about gardening and growing plants!
Over in the Garden
Valentines
Who doesn't love Bluey?
How to Be Romance with Bluey and Bingo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
I selfishly love this one because it reminds me of my childhood. <3
Little Critter: Happy Valentine's Day, Little Critter!: Happy Valentine's Day Little Critter!
I think we all know a kid who LOVES Peppa Pig!
Peppa's Valentine's Day (peppa Pig)
I use this one to focus on the values behind celebrating valentines day.
Love the World
ALL TIME FAVS
This story WILL get stuck in your head, "A told B, and B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree”
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
MY FAV! A fun interactive story with the bonus of teaching counting & the days of the week.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
90's babies, do you remember this one?
Are You My Mother?
A story that has been proven to produce many giggles!
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Well I'm a big swiftie, and chances are your preschoolers are too!
Taylor Swift: THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
A creative follow up activity for The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
My Own Very Hungry Caterpillar Coloring Book
The best way to laugh with your kiddos!
How to Pee Your Pants: The Right Way
Creative Arts
I use this one as an art provocation for mixing colours!
Mix It Up!: Board Book Edition
Eco Friendly art experiences! Very simple great ideas that I use everyday.
The Big Book of Nature Art
For introducing art and inspiring children to not be afraid to explore!
Ish
An invitation to explore art materials freely to see where it takes you!
The Dot
Black History Month
This story has the most beautiful illustrations.
I Promise
Our classroom top pick! This one will get stuck in your head.
One Love
The story of 2PAC. Written beautifully for preschool children.
Legends of Hip-Hop: 2Pac: A 1-2-3 Biography
Biggie Biggie Biggie, Can't you see?
Legends of Hip-Hop: Biggie Smalls: An Opposites Biography
Highlight true stories of black men in history.
Follow Your Dreams, Little One
The stories of trailblazing Black women in American history.
