A Place for Me, Read Aloud Book Companion
A Place for Me by Patrice R. Jenkins is one of the most powerful picture books for teaching belonging, big feelings, and self-regulation in grades PreK-2. This companion turns one read-aloud into a full week of skill-based literacy and SEL instruction, comprehension, writing, vocabulary, feelings, and character analysis built and ready to print.
Every activity in this companion is anchored in a real literacy or SEL skill. The book does the engagement work. The companion does the instructional work.
Have your students think, talk, and respond to one powerful picture book at the level that fits them best. This companion turns your read-aloud into a Garden of MTSS pathway so every reader can enter the same story with the support they need.
Perfect for Tier 1 whole-group instruction, Tier 2 small groups, and Tier 3 reading intervention in PreK-2nd grade classrooms using MTSS, RTI, or flexible grouping during reading.
What's Included This print-and-go resource includes:
5-day lesson plan
Story vocabulary pages (10 words with definition, sentence, and sketch)
KWL chart
Character feelings chart
Story sequence organizer
Key details and main idea pages
Author's message and theme page
Making connections (text-to-self)
Character traits with evidence
Problem and solution organizer
Story summary (Somebody Wanted But So Then, simplified for early readers)
Story writing prompt
Write About It response pages
Sketch and Create page
I Feel identity and emotions writing page
I Am identity writing page
Lesson learned page
Book review page
Anchor chart letters
Story elements organizer
Skills Covered Students will practice key literacy and SEL skills including:
Reading comprehension
Character analysis and feelings
Author's message and theme
Main idea and key details
Vocabulary development
Text-to-self connections
Narrative writing
Emotional vocabulary and self-regulation
Critical thinking and evidence-based response
Perfect For
MTSS Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction
Back to school community building
Culturally responsive read-alouds
Belonging and identity units
Social emotional learning lessons
Read-aloud extensions
Literacy centers
Small group and one-on-one instruction
Independent reading response
First day of school SEL lessons
Grade Level + Format
Grades: PreK-3rd
Format: PDF (Print & Go)
Prep: Low Prep
Please Note This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped or mailed to you.
Copyright All Patty Pepper Education Resources products are for personal, single-classroom use only. They may not be redistributed or used commercially. All rights remain with Patrice Renee of Tales of Patty Pepper Education Resources, LLC.
A Place for Me, Read Aloud Book Companion
A Place for Me by Patrice R. Jenkins is one of the most powerful picture books for teaching belonging, big feelings, and self-regulation in grades PreK-2. This companion turns one read-aloud into a full week of skill-based literacy and SEL instruction, comprehension, writing, vocabulary, feelings, and character analysis built and ready to print.
Every activity in this companion is anchored in a real literacy or SEL skill. The book does the engagement work. The companion does the instructional work.
Have your students think, talk, and respond to one powerful picture book at the level that fits them best. This companion turns your read-aloud into a Garden of MTSS pathway so every reader can enter the same story with the support they need.
Perfect for Tier 1 whole-group instruction, Tier 2 small groups, and Tier 3 reading intervention in PreK-2nd grade classrooms using MTSS, RTI, or flexible grouping during reading.
What's Included This print-and-go resource includes:
5-day lesson plan
Story vocabulary pages (10 words with definition, sentence, and sketch)
KWL chart
Character feelings chart
Story sequence organizer
Key details and main idea pages
Author's message and theme page
Making connections (text-to-self)
Character traits with evidence
Problem and solution organizer
Story summary (Somebody Wanted But So Then, simplified for early readers)
Story writing prompt
Write About It response pages
Sketch and Create page
I Feel identity and emotions writing page
I Am identity writing page
Lesson learned page
Book review page
Anchor chart letters
Story elements organizer
Skills Covered Students will practice key literacy and SEL skills including:
Reading comprehension
Character analysis and feelings
Author's message and theme
Main idea and key details
Vocabulary development
Text-to-self connections
Narrative writing
Emotional vocabulary and self-regulation
Critical thinking and evidence-based response
Perfect For
MTSS Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction
Back to school community building
Culturally responsive read-alouds
Belonging and identity units
Social emotional learning lessons
Read-aloud extensions
Literacy centers
Small group and one-on-one instruction
Independent reading response
First day of school SEL lessons
Grade Level + Format
Grades: PreK-3rd
Format: PDF (Print & Go)
Prep: Low Prep
Please Note This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped or mailed to you.
Copyright All Patty Pepper Education Resources products are for personal, single-classroom use only. They may not be redistributed or used commercially. All rights remain with Patrice Renee of Tales of Patty Pepper Education Resources, LLC.
