Books for Grade 2

Be Careful and Stay Safe

Teach children how to avoid potential dangers, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead.

Accept and Value Each Person

Introduce kids to respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people the way they are.

Reach Out and Give

Introduce children to gratitude and philanthropy, and show them how they can contribute to their community in simple, meaningful ways.

Know and Follow Rules

Help young children learn how to follow directions.

Talk and Work It Out

Help children learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution.

Respect and Take Care of Things

Best-selling book for young children on respect, responsibility, and stewardship.

Try and Stick with It

Introduce children to flexibility, stick-to-it-iveness (perseverance), and the benefits of trying something new.

Be Polite and Kind

Teach young children simple manners and kind behavior.

Join In and Play

Teach the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend.

Understand and Care

Build empathy in children and guide them to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings.

When I Feel Afraid

Help children understand their fears and teach them simple coping skills.

Listen and Learn

Help children develop skills for listening, understand why it's important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening.

Share and Take Turns

Help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing.

Mental Health Educator Resources, Elementary 10-Book Set

Reduce challenging behaviors and improve elementary student outcomes by increasing your skills to support students' mental health and social emotional learning.

Dominique's Thrifted Treasures

Celebrate thrifted treasures and the power of community and family.

Building Everyday Leadership in All Kids

Engaging activities make learning the skills and attitudes of teamwork meaningful and fun for elementary-age students

Mindfulness In a Jar^®

Gentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment.

Soulful Struttin'

A father and daughter's afternoon of cleaning becomes a celebration of the music, food, and culture of New Orleans.

James Finds the Beat

Hearing the beat helps James discover the courage to use his voice and find his community.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie / Jesse y el genio de los bocadillos

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

Dear Dad: Love, Nelson

A boy's letters to his incarcerated father help them stay connected even while they're apart.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom

A class project leads Frankie to learn where her food comes from and go up against the Food Phantom.