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Finding My World SEL Curriculum: 2-3 Research has determined that expanded social, emotional learning (SEL) enhances academic achievement. As a literature-based study with the Finding My World strong>> series, this inclusive 2-3 curriculum promotes SEL skill development by deepening students' understanding and acceptance of others through exposure to life experiences of individuals with disabilities living in their communities. Discussions and activities build student capacity in social-awareness as defined by CASEL. This Finding My World SEL program challenges second and third graders to think about their own feelings and actions as they follow a literature-based study with the Finding My World series. The Finding My World b> series presents six multi-culturally and geographically diverse nonfiction stories that give voice to children with disabilities and promote their equity within our communities. Inclusive stories offer students the opportunity to meet children and adults with disabilities. This includes children with autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, facial difference, arthrogryposis, and TAR syndrome. In addition, stories introduce adults who are nonverbal because of cerebral palsy and differently sight abled. The SEL Finding My World curriculum provides educators with background information, basic disability facts, guided reading questions, vocabulary, and three printable activity pages for each story. Also included are pre-and post-surveys to assess student self-awareness related to their perception of their peers with disabilities.

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These new curriculum materials are such a great supplement to the Finding My Way Books. The exercises are meaningful, the activities are student-centered, and, perhaps most importantly, all of the suggested conversations and lessons are focused on inclusivity and belonging! Dr. Paula Kluth Author of You're Going to Love This Kid Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms

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Mary Birdsell is a former Speech and Theatre teacher. Because of her experience teaching in an inclusive middle school, she developed a deep passion for inclusion. Mary is also a professional photographer and for all Finding My Way books, she strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child. Jo Meserve Mach (author) spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts. Jo is the cofounder of Finding My Way Books, which offers tools to help children without disabilities realize that children with disabilities are kids just like them.

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