Mr. Grizley's Class

Rahma's special gift is she's good at helping her classmates make up when then have arguments. But when one of her friends gets mad at her, she isn't sure why her friend is upset or what to do about it. Can Mr. Grizley help Rahma figure out how to repair her friendship?

Nicole's latest robot creation is not working right and threw a ball right through a window. No one know how the window got broken, and Nicole decides to keep the accident to herself. But as she learns how the broken window has upset her classmates, she has second thoughts. Will Nicole risk punishment and be honest?

When Bobby learns more about homelessness, he wants to tell his classmates and help make a difference. But everyone is busy and distracted by their own activities. Can he find a way to tell this important story?

Mordecai is the newest student in Mr. Grizley's class. Before he even gets a chance to introduce himself, it is time for the school assembly. The class barely gets settled to watch a magic show when they get some bad news-the magician had to cancel. Can Mordecai work some of his own magic to save the school show? With a special activity created to reinforce social emotional learning skills, this early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education.

After becoming class president, Camila makes some decisions that upset some of her classmates. She tells Mr. Grizley that she can't be class president, but he doesn't let her give up. Will Camila find a way to be a good leader to her class? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused book can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.

Alijah has planted a pea plant in an abandoned field behind the school. The only problem is the rest of the field is a mess with weeds and trash everywhere. Principal Bueno agrees that if Mr. Grizley's class can clean up the field, Alijah can save his plant and maybe even start a garden. How will the class tackle this huge project? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused book can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.

Zoe is feeling overwhelmed by a special project in math. She decides to work on it over recess, but the extra time isn't enough to complete the work. A chat with Mr. Grizley reminds Zoe that everyone can use a little help sometimes. Will she ask for the help she needs to complete the project? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused book can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.

Shaw loves to sing-just not in front of people. But, when Mr. Grizley's class is asked to perform a song for the mayor, Shaw would like to find the confidence to share his gift. Will Shaw be brave enough to share his talent with the whole school? With a special activity created to reinforce social emotional learning skills, this early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education.

Emily is tired of always playing goalie during floor hockey just because she's in a wheelchair. When one of her classmates volunteers to play goalie, Emily jumps at the chance to try a new position. Her classmates work together to create a hockey stick that Emily can use from her wheelchair. Will she score a goal?

Mr. Grizley's class is hosting a fundraiser for the animal shelter. Cecilia is disappointed that she forgot the tamales she was going to sell. Can her classmates come to the rescue and help her make a new plan? This early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education, complete with a special activity reinforcing social emotional learning skills.

The students in Mr. Grizley's class are each setting a goal for themselves. Chad sets a goal to run to the top of a big hill near school. But when it comes time to tackle his goal, he starts to doubt himself. Will Chad reach his big goal? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused story can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.

Nathan can't wait to share his newest jokes with his classmates at the upcoming talent show. But when Chad's hip-hop dance partner gets hurt, Chad asks Nathan to step in and dance with him instead. What will Nathan do?