I want to share a book that has helped me introduce topics of inclusion, kindness, and uniqueness. The book "We're All Wonders" focuses on a child named Auggie and his dog Daisy. Auggie is a brilliant boy who loves to do regular things that kids do, such as riding his bike, playing ball, and eating ice cream. However, Auggie does face difficulties in school by not feeling accepted and has trouble making friends because of his appearance. Throughout Auggie's journey, he comes to realize that he is unique. In the end, Auggie states that once people change their mindsets, they can finally see how everyone is a wonder in their own unique way.
Reading this story to a kindergarten class at my previous Montessori school helped start a classroom discussion on how we can be kind to others. During this discussion, the children listed different ways they could make their friends feel welcomed, like sharing their crayons, asking a friend who's by themselves if they want to play and providing compliments to one another. Ultimately, I feel that this book is an excellent read for children from kindergarten to grade 3.
Reference
Palacio R. J. (2017). We're All Wonders. Knopf Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition.
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