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These literature units focus more on the concepts presented in the stories and less on the content (although comprehension questions are included in list form and task card form in each file). In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find growth mindset connections, journal prompts, reflection pages, and much more!
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Are you looking for Kobi Yamada book activities for What Do You Do with an Idea, What Do You Do with a Chance, and What Do You Do with a Problem?
These literature units focus more on the concepts presented in the stories and less on the content (although comprehension questions are included in list form and task card form in each file).
In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find growth mindset connections, journal prompts, reflection pages, and much more!
Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in these books are suitable for any age. These units are designed to reach students older than the average picture book audience.
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NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
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These task cards are set-up for easy use by the students in the Google classroom. The text is engaging and with the recommendation for 3rd grade to 6th grade, all students have an opportunity to have success.
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I used this during our Owen & Mzee unit on an emergency SUB day! The digital resource was perfect to assign via google classroom at home. I loved that my students were able to independently review multiple skills with our current text.
I absolutely loved these awards! I love all the categories. I love all the sayings that go with each category. I love how there are boy and girl awards for each category, and most of all I love how super easy it was to use! All I had to do was enter my name and date and it was added to each award automatically. Then all I had to do was fill in the names. Thanks for this resource!
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Ashley Lafleur –
I bought one or more of these books recently and wanted to do something with them. I just wasn’t sure what. Now I do! Thanks for the bundle price too! 🙂
Marjorie P S –
So pleased to find these book study units to use with these two great books. Thank you
Jennifer A –
Perfect read aloud for mindset.
Asha M –
I love these books and it was wonderful to find a resource to use them in my classroom. Thank you.
Danielle F –
I can not wait to get my kids thinking about these!
Chana M –
Great product to go with some of my favorite books!
Cathy R –
Just ordered these books so looking forward to using these resources with them.
Daisy K –
This is great. Thank you!
Cathy M –
I can’t wait to use this, thanks!
Christine C –
I will use these resources as we start our Genius Hour this year!
Brynn P –
These are great for teaching my first graders Growth Mindset. I can’t wait to use them!
Elyssa Marzan –
Loved it!
Keri S –
First of all , I love creative lessons incorporating short stories! Kids love to be read to at any level, and this resource generates a great deal of thinking and discussion in a group setting. I work in a middle school special ed. classroom where I will be using it soon. However, I also feel it appropriate for counselors and inpatient mental health groups!
Darca S –
Using this with 1st-4th g/t students!
Nancy D –
Love it…thanks so much for sharing this awesome resource.
Kathryn V –
Love this! A great resource.
Renea B –
So many activities for each book! Thanks!
Jean G –
So excited to use it! I know the kids will love it!!!
Molly P –
Love these books, love the ideas!
Amanda D –
Great resources to use with both books!
Brianna A –
I really love this packet!
Krista R –
Have only had a chance to get through part of it, but so far we are loving the activites that go along with these two amazing books
Chelsea H –
Loved this unit as well as what to do with an idea unit. They are both great units/books for life lessons and the activities cover core content reading and writing strategies too!
Calandra Rubin –
A very helpful resources!
Lisa A B –
Just went through all the material. I am excited to use this with my class.
Beth Naughton –
Great item.
sara W –
I love these stories. Thank you for the activities.
Cee T –
Great bundle with adorable graphics and thoughtful prompts..
Cee T –
Great bundle with adorable graphics and thoughtful prompts..
Paula P –
Great books, great activities for discussion and follow-up! Thanks!
jill R –
Love these books and this bundle!
The Pedagogical Pickle –
I love these books and I can’t wait to implement this with my students!
Marianne A –
Love the tie-in with Growth Mindset!
Rachel B –
I was given the first book as a gift and knew I had to use it in my classroom. Now I just need to get What Do You Do With a Problem? so I can use those activities as well.
Marni J –
Awesome activities for both books!
Milissa Lee C –
Excellent resource! This really helped me to get organized! Thank you!
Deb B –
thank u
Kristen D –
Love this resource! Thanks so much!
Theresa Y –
Wonderful
Stephanie G –
fun units
Sara McStay –
Great packets to support both books! I love both books && these have great ideas that go along with them so well!
Mrs Honeycutt –
Great units to go with great books
Russell P –
Great books, great bundle! Easy to use
Jena N –
Love the literature connection!
Diana T –
great thanks
Wiley Teaching –
Fabulous! I can’t wait to use this with my students.
Cherie M –
Used both—-great!
Cheryl W –
Thanks for doing all the work for me. 🙂
LINDA A –
In LOVE with these units. Nice compliment to my Mindset Monday.
Alice D –
Great activities to an awesome book!
Tamra S –
Fantastic!
Jana R –
Wonderful!
Abigail T –
My students love these books! Great discussion questions and activities. Thank you.
Lynn C –
Very engaging!
Kimberly Scheuring –
Great supplemental activities for an excellent set of books!
Jennifer S –
Fantastic! Thank you can’t wait to start the year off with this one!
Eileen C –
Nice!
Brittany Wooten –
My students loved these activities!
Darcy S –
Love this and all your products!
erin C –
Great beginning of the year activity
Pamela S –
Loved it.
Lillian B –
I used this to start our new year after Christmas break. It was a great addition to my growth mindset unit, and I plan on using it at the beginning of this school year too! Thank you so much!
Hey Maestra –
The activities in this product started some great discussions in my class. Thanks for a great resource!
Robin Chiang –
This is a very helpful resource.
Brigette M –
Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much.
Tiffany Waller –
I love these books so this will be a great resource!
Alyson F –
Great discussion starters. Can’t wait to start the year with these activities.
Patricia M D –
Can’t wait to dive deeper into this resource and share it with my students.
varkgirl –
Can’t wait to try this!
Amanda C –
This is perfect! I love these books and I am so excited to get to use this with my kiddos!!! Perfect for growth mindset.
Evelyn R –
Thank you for this wonderful resource!
Kelli N –
I love these books and am so happy to have some fun activities to go with them 🙂
Katy G –
I’m really looking forward to using this this year! I love activities that you can use with picture books! Thank you!
Stephanie Y –
So excited to use these!
Elizabeth G –
Can’t wait to use these resources to kick off my school year! Thanks!
Melissa Fedak –
Can’t wait to use in my classroom!! Thank you!!
Anne B –
Great packets to go along with the books and help teach students the characteristics of having a great “mindset.”
Kerrie Martin –
I am happy to add these activities to my Growth Mindset collection.
Constance R –
Great ideas for two awesome books!
Mary Kay L –
Awesome!!!
Kim M –
Thank you! I can’t wait to use this with my 4th graders.
Chris G –
Thank you! I’m excited to use this with my students!
Amy P –
Looking forward to using these in my GATE classroom! Thanks for sharing!!
Michelle S –
Thanks! Excited to use!
Janine Y –
Love these activities!
Charity Boren –
This looks like a great product! Can’t wait to use!
Tracy F –
this is a great bundle!
victoria S –
Nice
Jessica C –
Thank you! Worked well for students to use this for group discussion.
Jena S –
Great, thanks!
Katha L M –
Love your products 🙂
Lindsey V –
I used these to introduce having a growth mindset with my 4th-6th graders.
Sandra D –
So far these activities have been great! Thank you
Lindsey B –
I love both of these books – and this unit supplements the text and ideas of growth mindset beautifully. I especially like the task card questions – perfect for some Kagen learning games.
Amy V –
I am so excited I found this great resource. We are focusing on GRIT and Growth Mindset in 4th grade this year. I can’t wait to see the difference in my students! Thank you!
Amanda N –
I love these books! I can’t wait to use this resource with my class.
Gina’s Fabulous Fifth Grade Finds –
Awesome resources!
Nancy T –
I used these packets and book ideas to launch my science and STEAM units this year.
Jenna Frisella –
Love these books and this resource! Thank you!
Miss Media Center  –
Great product!
Denise M –
Nice resource!
Lisa D –
Students loved this book and resource!
Jennifer K –
Love this book love this resource
Jamie Mann –
Love the product!
Jaime G –
Thank you!!
Michelle G –
Great beginning of the year books!
Anchored in Second –
Very great resource thanks you!
Marina O –
I used this as a beginning of the year activity. It was a great way to introduce growth mindset!
Y B –
I purchased this resource as I discovered the picture books with the matching titles. I plan to use this as a lesson to help students learn about formulating ideas and problems as they prepare to help carry out planning for PBL units.
Jennifer Z –
Very useful and engaging activities.
Rachel S –
These lessons were a great support to go along with these fabulous books!
Nathalie A –
Great resource to use with the books! Thanks!!
Lori S –
My students loved this.
Reaching for the Top –
Love these books and these resources are a great addition to teaching with them.
Patricia L –
I love this resource. Thank you so much!
Diane S –
Great bundle on a great book!
Learning with Ms Nat –
Wonderful.
Heather P –
Outstanding resource for these two books. Thank you.
Erin E –
Amazing resource, thank you!
Michelle M –
Such a great unit! Thank you for sharing!
Kari Jipner –
Great resource!! Thanks! 🙂
Nicole S –
Can’t wait to use them with my students! Two amazing books and the lessons look great too. Thank you.
Kaitlin Aalberts –
I absolutely ADORE these books! Such an amazing way to encourage dreaming and empowering our students to embrace a growth mindset!
Kelly R –
Thank you! What a great resource! I cant wait to use it with my students!
For the Love of Library –
Love this product and this teacher’s store! Wonderful activity to go with these books!
Karen J –
Yay. Love this. Using it in my library sessions.
Jessica S –
Thanks
BixLit –
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Allison R –
Thank you for the wonderful resources! They are perfect for my character ed time!
Stephanie N –
Love these books and all your ideas to go along with it. These are excellent literature studies for these wonderful books.
Carla W –
Perfect ideas! Glad to see that “Chance” has been added.
Mark W –
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Dana M W –
These were perfect for getting my kids to think about actions and tied wonderfully with the books!
Kristen C –
I love all these books and I love all the activities I can now do with them! Thanks!
Chrystal Walsh –
My students really enjoy the activities
Sarah P –
Love these 3 stories and the supplement materials for discussion and activities. Thank you!
Adrianne P –
Love your packets!
Jean Cruickshank –
Great units! Ready to use!
Adventures in Second –
Excited to use these books and now resources as our year comes to a close.
claudia danna –
well planned and thought out
Elizabeth F –
Excellent resource!
Jen M –
Very good product and well designed
Emily C –
I particularly loved the activities that went with “What Do You Do With An Idea?”. I kept the activities and turned it into a little book and had it out for Open House. The parents loved reading through it.
Pat Keating –
Exceptional information and ideas to use with these new books. Kids love it, I love it, and it really helps them with growth mindset.
Alison D –
loved what I have used so far!
Janna M K –
I LOVE these books and it saves me a lot of time to have this bundle – thanks for making something for all three books and putting it into a bundle.
Katie A –
Extremely helpful! Absolutely love these books, and now I can do them justice! thank you!
Robin S –
Tons of great resources to go with the three books. Looking forward to using these the first week back to school. Thank you.
Kim Lee Arroyo –
Great activity for the beginning of the year!
sarah C –
I can’t wait to use this in class this year. I love fun little lessons that you can supplement with and pull out if you need a little something extra.
Karen H –
A wonderful resource. Thank you!
Noggin Prep –
These books are some of our favorite books in 1st grade! Having this resource really brought these books alive through appropriate, creative activities. It really got us thinking and engaged my students.
Nathalie H –
I found out about these books 3 years ago and ever since I have been looking for meaningful activities to go along with the books. Thanks
Burd’s View –
The resource was good overall, but it wasn’t as engaging as I was hoping. A lot of writing.
Burd’s View –
The resource was good overall, but it wasn’t as engaging as I was hoping. A lot of writing.
Nancy G –
Very excited for these lessons.
Jennifer G –
I’m using all three of these books for lessons at the beginning of the year. These bundles saved me time and gave me a variety of activities and discussions to go along with the books.
Shelby D –
Wonderful resources for wonderful books!!
Tonya B –
Great resource for the beginning of the year.
Tammi O –
Was so happy to find these for my 5th graders
Kareen Briggs –
Love this series – can’t wait to try these activities!
allyson C –
Great resources!
Valerie L –
Just went out and bought this set of books today. I was so happy to find something (in a bundle!) for each book. I can’t wait to dive into all the lesson possibilities. Thanks for providing such a well thought out product.
Alice L C –
Great extension activities!
Teach345Â –
excellent resource
Holly G –
Great for growth mindset!
Jacqueline C –
AwesoMe resource!
Ginger A –
Love it!
Karen P –
Great resource. Thanks.
Teaching The Ropes  –
Our Favorite!
crystal S –
Love this!! Can’t wait to use this!!
Jessica M –
great activities
Kristen H –
I love how these series have helped my students have more of a growth mindset!
Catherine S –
Love these books! This is a great resource to compliment them.
Rebecca D –
Great resource for a great series of books. I used the problem set during the start of the year and the other two when I was out with a sub. The kiddos responded very well to the literature and activity because of how closely they are related. I like the real life problem solving skills they need to use and it was great for partner work. Thanks for the great resource!
Jaclyn M –
LOVE this resource! So many great activities to go along with these books.
Michelline G –
Excellent!
Kelly O –
This sim great resource to use to teach social emotional skills in the school setting.
Marianne N –
Great companion to the books
Erin T –
Very helpful as I read these books in the first 2 weeks of school.
Elizabeth H –
thank you
Julie G –
Phenomenal resource! I look forward to using bits & pieces as I can in the library.
Donna B –
Great resource!!
Amy R –
I love this bundle!!!
Anne M –
Love the bundle!
Joan N –
Loved using these with the books to help students understand growth mindset
Kathleen W –
great resource – thank you!
Lisa W –
Too generic. Not specific enough to text.
Stacey Firpo –
Great resource.
Lisa W –
Too generic. Not specific enough to text.
Stacey Firpo –
Great resource.
Deanne M –
Great lesson ideas
Emily C –
Fabulous resource! I can’t wait to use it with my students. I am working towards a growth mindset with them and these books and this resource are great to go along with that. Thank you!
Fourth Grade Success –
Exactly what I was looking for to go with my read alouds. Thanks!
Donna V –
Great resource. I love these books.
mandy G –
Love these books , and I use them at the beginning of the year. Great resource!
Kate D –
THANK YOU!!!
Lindsay P –
I love these mentor books and to have a bundle with lessons for all three is amazing! Great unit, easy to follow, fun lessons.
Ashley L –
Excellent! I loved the discussion questions.
Shanna W –
Great resource for these books
S for Sped –
This resource is absolutely amazing for character development. I have used pieces of the bundles in the beginning of the year and will do other parts when we return from Spring Break to ensure we are all ready to end the year on a good note!
Ann Longacre –
Great resource to use with the books!
Ann G –
Such gorgeous books to work from. Great activity ideas to add to the experiences.
Beth Pearson –
Great activities for teaching the skills and lesson learned in these books.
Kristina B –
Loved all of the growth mindset activities that were linked in this lesson.
Diane C –
Great for fast finishers and practicing questioning.
Gabriela G –
I thought it was going to be a little different aligned with TEKS from what I could see in the preview.
Gabriela G –
I thought it was going to be a little different aligned with TEKS from what I could see in the preview.
Phyllis W –
I love these books so much! Thanks for developing these materials. I can’t wait to use them!
Nicole Rogers –
I love these books and finding a resource for them was awesome. I had many great lessons from this bundle.
Alisyn B –
Bought these books at my local Target – so excited to be able to extend
Emily M –
I recently purchased the books and cannot wait to use this resource with my social skills groups next year!
Linda R –
Love the activities!!! Thank you.
Katherine D –
So glad I bought the bundle of these books earlier this year! I can’t wait to use with these.
Rachael U –
Great!
Amelia H –
I love these short units to address important issues with students from some of my favorite books!
The Male 3rd Grade Teacher –
Thanks!
Jennifer T –
Perfect! Thank you!
Trisha C –
Great resource! Used it with my growth mindset program.
Lora W –
Excellent Work! Can’t wait to use it this year with my students
Sara B –
Easy to use
Erin Gorski –
Great resource for my sub plans. Thank you!
Kile in Third Grade  –
Great resource
Tiana Hauser –
Used this resource in my grade 1/2 class and it worked very well. Some items I changed to more of discussion points rather than “note” type. They all really enjoyed directing the books!
Tiana Hauser –
Used this resource in my grade 1/2 class and it worked very well. Some items I changed to more of discussion points rather than “note” type. They all really enjoyed directing the books!
Brandy D –
This is a great series of books. This resource was very helpful.
Sarah R –
Will be using this bundle when teaching my growth mindset unit.
Virtually Rivera –
Thank you!
Sarah R –
Will be using this bundle when teaching my growth mindset unit.
Julie Holdridge –
good resource to accompany the reading
Megan D –
I love these books and can’t wait to share them with my class! Now I have activities and lessons to go along with stories I already love!
Karen K –
Love using these activities the first few weeks of school in my Montessori Lower El (grades 1-3) classroom! Perfect for the various ages of children I have and helps continue the growth mindset lessons we have been learning. These three books are wonderful to use in the classroom and your task card activities complete each story. Thank you!
Courtney C –
I am excited to use this with my students.
Karen S –
Needed springboard questions for discussion. This fits the bill. thanks.
Taylor A M –
Love this!
Trish’s Teaching Trunk –
Excellent for growth mindset in my leadership classroom! I can’t wait to do the other books!
Blue One Teaching I –
Awesome!
Missy L –
These are a great resources to go with these wonderful books!
Malugen Master Minds –
Awesome resources
Jordan M –
Excited to start the new school year with these!
Watkins Wild Works –
This is an amazing resource! My students and I love it!!
Paige Kelly –
Great resource that goes along with great texts!
Angela H –
I love having my students use their critical thinking skills. This was a great activity for that!
Denise L –
My students loved the resources for each book.
Angela F –
My students loved the books and were excited when we did these different activities with them.
Bridget W –
Love these books! Great to have a resource to use for these books.
Whitney J –
This is a great resource to use at the beginning of the year to have students think critically. Also, it helps them learn use speaking and listening skills appropriately. This unit has plenty of activities to support these read alouds.
Dee R –
Great resource to partner with the reading of the book! Thanks!!
Theresa K –
This helped extend our picture book a day activities. Thank you!
Abigail K –
I loved the simplicity and space for writing for my students.
Shelly N –
great
Colleen McCrann –
Love this resource
Leigh Ann Sadler –
I forget I had purchased this. I used this with my beginning of the year -growth mindset unit.
Francesca B –
My kids had a great time answering the questions after reading the book. Very straight forward. thanks!
Jessica Rau –
This was a great jumpstart to Growth Mindset with my students at the beginning of the year. The set has TONS of resources, so it is easy to pick and choose what you prefer.
Janelle Cota –
The scenarios were perfect for my students. Thank you!
Kelli F –
I love these books, and I was so excited to see this bundle. Worked very well for my students! Very happy.
Gabriela C –
I purchased the book set over the summer and fell in love with the books. I was so glad to find a matching resource to go along with great books. I love all the activities included in this resource.
The Colorful Librarian –
My students really enjoyed having something different in library class!
Julie S –
Great resource to go along with the book.
Rebecca H –
Perfect. Thank you!
Meagan W –
Thank you.
Alisha L –
This was used at the beginning of the year to help teach growth mindset. Students really enjoyed this!
Jennifer McNease –
Thank you for creating these packets that go so well with the books. Great resource!
Ashley A –
These books have become a must do every year for my students!
SARA B –
My kids really enjoyed this source. These books are great for class read aloud and the creator really digs deep into the book for creativity and comprehension. Highly recommend.
Tammy S –
This really helped me build my book study during online distance learning.
Christine M –
Great resource!
Ami A –
Great resource.
Kristine K –
Great Resource! THANK YOU!
Drew L –
Very helpful, glad a bought it.
Rodica Maria S –
My students loved using this resource.
Laura K –
My students really enjoyed these follow up activities.
Amy M –
My students loved this book and enjoyed several of the activities.
Amy S –
I love these books and this resource was so helpful when planning my lessons.
Mindful in the Mitten  –
Great resource
Margaret C –
I used this with in person and virtual students and it was a hit by all! Thank you!
David P –
This was a wonderful tool for use with the books i was reading to my students. I appreciate not having to create this resource. Excellent quality!
Cynthia H –
My students really enjoyed this resource.
Lynn S –
This is a wonderful resource to these books. My students enjoy using them Easily adaptable to all skill levels.
Miss Sabres’ Superstars –
Love these!!
Sue R –
Great companion to the book
Amber Snyder –
I used this at the beginning of the year and love it so much. Thanks!
Sarah D –
I love these books and there are so many activities to go along with each book! Amazing resource that I use every year!
Trena M –
These books are the best books and the resource was wonderful.
Cheri Ingle –
Love these books and this resource makes it even better!
Gwen M –
I love this series of books and was very happy to find these companion activities. The students really enjoyed them.
Danielle C –
Excellent resource! Thank you for creating/sharing!
Roxana J –
wonderful activities for these great books
Katherine T –
Great activities to go along with these books.
Laurie P –
This resource is amazing and works great with my library standards. The students enjoyed using it too. Thank you for the time you put into creating it.