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Anxious Ninja Worksheet

By Jared Dees

Anxious Ninja is a part of the Ninja Life Hacks series by Mary Nhin. All of the Ninja books are fun for kids, but I found the Anxious Ninja to be particularly helpful in teaching my kids how to calm down when they are overwhelmed with worry and emotions. The book is available in paperback…

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February 1, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

The Bad Seed Book Worksheet

By Jared Dees

The Bad Seed by Jory John is a great book to teach children how to cultivate a growth mindset. Here are some resources that might help you read this book with your kids. Get your copy of the book here. Or watch this video reading of The Bad Seed: The Bad Seed Book Summary  The Bad Seed is a story about a seed that does bad things. Everyone…

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January 6, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

Seeds and Trees Worksheet

By Jared Dees

Today I want to share some reflection questions and a worksheet for a popular story among children, classrooms, and families. It is called Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden. It is a perfect story to help kids handle both positive and negative comments from others. The book is available on Amazon here. You can also…

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January 5, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

The Giving Tree Worksheet

By Jared Dees

The Giving Tree is one of the most beloved and heart-warming children’s stories of the twentieth century. Shel Silverstein tells the tale of a selfless tree who loves a boy so much it gives up everything to make him happy. Adults and children alike are easily moved by reading the book. The story offers the…

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January 4, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

A Wish to be a Christmas Tree Worksheet

By Jared Dees

A Wish to be a Christmas Tree is a wonderful little story by Colleen Monroe about friendship and feeling left out especially around Christmastime. Read the story and use the worksheet to encourage kids to compliment and encourage each other. A Wish to be a Christmas Tree Summary Every year families come to pick an…

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December 13, 2021 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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