R.E.A.L. Sampler Guide
Components That Work
The R.E.A.L. titles are curated to provide an enjoyable listening experience and spark meaningful discussion between mentors and students. In the books, students will encounter a diversity of topics, characters, settings, experiences, authors, illustrators, and genres. The books are a rich opportunity to make real-life connections, develop self-awareness, and build background knowledge. Books Diversity.
Race and culture. Physical disability and mental health. Immigration, friendship, space, plants, animals, ghosts, food, loss, achievement, and much more.
Interdisciplinary. Literacy, history, science, math, social- emotional skills, and creativity come together with these books and guides.
Values and Role Models. Both fiction and nonfiction books express the importance of social-emotional skills such as persistence, respect, teamwork, patience, courage, and relationship-building. Students will carry these values off the page and into their everyday lives.
Titles are subject to change.
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Implementation Guide Everything you need to set up and facilitate a successful mentoring program
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