Educators’ Lounge
Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your students' storytelling journey to the next level, this space was created with you in mind. Explore easy-to-use guides, planning tools, sample pages, and extra resources designed to support you every step of the way. Everything here is crafted to make implementation smooth, joyful, and impactful. And with new materials added regularly, you’ll always find something fresh to bring into your classroom or program!
What Makes You Special (Activity Sheet)
Enjoy a bonus activity from Justin Ford’s inspiring children’s book, I SEE ME— Whether you are FIVE or NINETY-FIVE years young, this FREE activity worksheet is perfect for reminding you exactly what makes you SPECIAL. Perfect for all ages!
Build-A-Book Curriculum (Featuring Children's Book - I SEE ME)
This course is a powerful blend of literacy, self-expression, and creative confidence—designed to guide young writers as they become published authors.
Using Justin Ford’s inspiring picture book I SEE ME alongside the interactive Young Author Activity Guide, this course helps students explore who they are while learning how to craft, illustrate, and publish their own stories. Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and after-school programs, each lesson invites students to see the value in their voice and celebrate the power of storytelling.
💡 What’s Included:
A week-by-week lesson plan (3 lessons per week)
Direct tie-ins with I SEE ME to build confidence and identity
Guided activities from the Young Author Activity Guide
Writing, drawing, and storytelling prompts
Final project: A completed, student-created book
🎯 Students Will:
Reflect on what makes them unique
Learn story structure (character, setting, plot, illustrations)
Develop original stories inspired by their lives and dreams
Write and illustrate their own books
Celebrate their growth as published authors
Whether you're an educator, parent, or program leader, this curriculum is a beautiful reminder that when children say “I see me,” they’re also saying “I can be anything.”
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