For those of you who are retired or getting close to retiring I hope you can take some Inspiration from John O‘Donohue. I love everything about this blessing, with every line carrying a potent offering.
This book is special to me not only because of the brilliance of this Irishman but because I purchased this collection while traveling in Ireland.
In a classroom, I think students would like looking at the images and sharing what relates to them. It is easier for kids to share something if its represented so they don't feel “weird“. Maybe a good book at the tart of the year as another informal get to know me.
pickIn Every Life was published in 2023. The illustrations are to me what make this books so beautiful. This book talks about life experiences. The color that the illustrator used represents each quote. When they are talking about sadness they use dark colors, when they are talking about happy experiences they use light colors, and love is reds, pinks, and purples. Each page shows various experiences and you can spend time on each page
This book could be used to associate colors with emotions. An activity could be students using certain colors to depict how they feel that day or how their weekend was through colors. Yet again, another way to get to know your students outside of school.
pickThis book won the Caldecott in 2024. The illustrations are what stood out to me from the cover, then opening it up they stood out to me even more. This book talks about how we go through life blessed by experiences. The color that the illustrator used represents each quote. When they are talking about sadness they use dark colors, when they are talking about happy experiences they use light colors, and love is reds, pinks, and purples.
