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- Children's book suitable for early readers through middle grade level (although teens, young adults & adults would enjoy it too)
- Excellent for teachers and parents to include in lesson plans addressing themes such as perseverance, self-acceptance, forgiveness, and how to deal with bullying and bullies (also see companion book Basil's Busy Day on understanding neurodiversity)
- Great addition to classrooms and home-school instruction
- Charming illustrations
Character Development: Creating personal values & actions
Character Education: Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values
Character Education: Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values
Acceptance
Courage
Creativity
Determination
Growth
Humility
Kindness/Thoughtfulness
Patience
Perseverance
Resilience
Respect
Self-Control
Self-Discipline
Strength
Truthfulness
Wisdom
Character Education: Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values
Character Education: Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values
Character Education: Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values
Acceptance
Appreciation
Caring/Compassion
Citizenship
Conflict Prevention/Conflict Resolution
Cooperation
Courage
Courteousness/Friendliness
Helpfulness
Empathy
Growth
Honesty
Humility
Integrity
Kindness/Thoughtfulness
Leadership/Initiative
Listening Skills/Understanding
Patience
Respect
Responsibility
Trustworthiness/Truthfulness
Lesson Plan Ideas
Character Education: Supportive teaching of a set of ethics, morals & values
Lesson Plan Ideas
Actions & Consequences
Bullying/Taking a stand against
Caring for animals/each other
Cause & Effect
Colors
Emotions/Feelings
Forest animals
Kind words/Kind deeds
Science experiments with mixing colors
"See something, say something" (Bystander choices/actions)
Types of birds
Basil faces a challenge every child knows: a day packed with chores, homework, and the things he really wants to do! As Basil navigates his busy schedule, young readers learn valuable lessons about time management, staying motivated, and balancing responsibilities with fun.
Basil's Busy Day is perfect for starting conversations at home or in the classroom about:
- Managing time and priorities
- Staying focused on tasks
- Understanding procrastination
- Asking for help when overwhelmed
- Making choices between responsibilities and play