Perfect For Elementary & Home
Teaching With Kindness – The Power of Picture Books
The What If We Were® series is more than storytime—it’s a launchpad for meaningful conversations in the classroom. Each book is designed to help children explore complex social-emotional themes like empathy, inclusion, honesty, and self-confidence in a kid-friendly way.
Our stories support teachers by:
• Encouraging group discussion and reflection
• Creating inclusive learning environments
• Reinforcing values tied to SEL and character-building
Use these stories to build a culture of kindness—one read-aloud at a time.
What is SEL?
SEL stands for Social and Emotional Learning. It’s the process through which children learn essential life skills—like understanding their emotions, building healthy friendships, managing challenges, making responsible choices, and treating others with kindness.
In schools, SEL is used to help students thrive both academically and socially. For families, it supports children in becoming confident, empathetic, and resilient human beings.
Our What If We Were® series and the Class Kindness Box™ fit beautifully within SEL because they teach core values such as kindness, honesty, generosity, mindfulness, and friendship in fun, engaging ways kids can understand and practice every day.
Downloads & Lesson Resources
We’ve made it easy to integrate What If We Were® into your curriculum. Our downloadable guides and worksheets align with early childhood and elementary standards.
Inside each pack, you’ll find:
• Guided reading questions
• Extension activities
• Coloring sheets and creativity prompts
• Writing and reflection exercises
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, at home, or in a library setting, these resources help students connect personally to the lessons in the books.
Classroom Sets & Custom Book Bundles
Need books for your whole class or school? We offer educator discounts on bulk orders of What If We Were® books and custom classroom sets that include:
• Multiple copies of selected titles
• Teacher guides and activity sheets
• Bonus materials for bulletin boards or kindness campaigns
Reach out to us for personalized support—we’ll help you build the perfect toolkit for your school, district, or nonprofit program.
Premium teaching resources. Download activity packs, lesson plans, and kindness worksheets to inspire empathy and inclusion in kids.
What If We Were All The Same! — SEL Picture Book Companion
Help your students celebrate diversity and understand what makes us unique with this 31-page SEL activity companion to What If We Were All The Same?.
Perfect for K–3 classrooms, counseling groups, SEL lessons, literacy centers, and morning meetings.
This resource includes 13 engaging activities that reinforce friendship, acceptance, empathy, and respecting differences. Students will explore their identities, reflect on what makes them special, and learn how to build inclusive classrooms where everyone feels welcomed.
What If We Were All Generous! — Generosity SEL Companion
Teach students the true meaning of generosity with this warm, SEL-rich activity companion to What If We Were All Generous!
Perfect for November gratitude themes, community biilding, kindness weeks, and year-round SEL instruction.
This 22-page resource includes 11 activities that help students understand why sharing, giving, and helping others builds stronger classroom communities.
What If We Were All Merry! — Holiday Kindness SEL Companion
Spread joy and kindness this holiday season with this fun and meaningful SEL activity companion to What If We Were All Merry!.
Perfect for December lessons, holiday celebrations, community-building days, and SEL learning.
This resource includes 23 pages and 11 activities that help students explore how to spread joy, appreciate family traditions, and celebrate differences during the holidays.
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Learning Through Play
Make reading even more fun with our downloadable activity packs! Each pack includes:
- Coloring pages inspired by the What If We Were® series
- Puzzles and games that teach empathy and problem-solving
- Creative activities perfect for classroom centers or at-home learning
Printable Lesson Plans – Teacher Approved
Support your classroom discussions on kindness and diversity with lesson plans designed by educators. These resources:
- Align with early childhood education standards
- Include guided reading questions and discussion prompts
- Encourage role-playing and storytelling for deeper understanding
Kindness Worksheets & Social-Emotional Learning Tools
Help kids build confidence and emotional awareness with printable tools that cover:
- Acts of kindness tracking sheets
- “What Makes Me Unique” self-reflection exercises
- Group activities that foster teamwork and inclusion
Exclusive Resources for Schools & Organizations
Schools and organizations purchasing in bulk gain access to:
- Customized classroom bundles with teacher guides
- Free posters and bookmarks for promoting kindness
- Invitations to story readings with C.M. Harris
