NerdybookClub friends know that there are many "must-have" picture books and mentor texts to help teach our students. I like to call these books co-teachers. We search high and low to find best book lists, and these co-teachers give us the vision and models to help with our work. We search for texts that support reading strategies, craft lessons, word study, and thank you, Jeff Anderson, even texts for teaching the craft of grammar. You name it. We search for the titles that help our students as readers, writers and thinkers. Then there are those "must-haves" that help us support all of the above.
When we get really lucky, we find a mentor author whose books we buy sight unseen, because we know their books will touch the minds, the hearts and the hands of its readers. Trudy Ludwig is one of those authors. An expert in the field of character education, Trudy is a mentor author, children's advocate, parent partner and a gift to all learners.
Character Matters: powerful picture books by Trudy Ludwig
Edufriends know that I try and spread #PDLOVE whenever possible. There is definitely #pdlove for Trudy. But Trudy spreads kindness. Trudy has said and done so many wonderful things. Her books help teach our children about character education. She shares resources, tech tools, research and suggestions to help our children and families when dealing with the reality of bullying issues. Almost all of these are available on her website: www.TrudyLudwig.com.
What she spreads is a message that needs to be passed on.
"Let kindness go viral." Trudy Ludwig
Thank you Robin Willix for this wonderful glitter board.
"Parents (and teachers) need to be social and emotional coaches.
Build resiliency." Trudy Ludwig
Trudy at a school visit in Thoreau Elementary in Kirkland, WA:
"These are stairs that kids in schools everywhere, as well as adults need to be climbing."
"Empathy can be taught and books are wonderful tools to do so." Trudy Ludwig
Spread kindness teach, love, learn, and listen to our children.
Kindness...pass it on!
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