Who it's forFor teachers & educators
Bring itto class.
My Puzzling Smile was written by a kindergartner to help his own class understand why he looked different. Teachers can use it the same way. Brandon gave a copy to every kid in his class each year.
What we offer
For you.
Classroom copies
Copies of My Puzzling Smile for your class or library.
Read-aloud guide
Questions to use while reading. [guide TBD]
A lesson on differences
A short activity built on "United by." [lesson plan TBD]
A simple 20-minute lesson
- Read My Puzzling Smile aloud.
- Ask: what makes each of us different?
- Talk about how everyone has a difference, so differences are something we share.
- Make a class "United by" wall: each student finishes the sentence "I'm united with others by…"