Buddy the Book® Workshop
The Buddy the Book® Workshop offers a project-based learning experience to help elementary students create their own illustrated books! It makes use of our unique writing framework to facilitate a shift in perspective before a student engages with a writing project. Our children’s book and Story Booklets are combined with complementary PDF resources to assist with English language arts (ELA) and social & emotional learning (SEL).
ELA & SEL
For just ELA, the Buddy the Book® Workshop helps facilitate the creation of illustrated narrative, opinion, or informative texts (AZ standards). These texts may be further adapted to allow for the incorporation of SEL components to make this area of learning more accessible to students.
Example ELA Projects
Estelle the Book shares a story about how
she came up with Buddy the Book®.
Susan B. Anthony the Book shares an
informative essay about social activism.
Elon Musk the Book shares an opinion
text arguing that we should move to Mars.
The Buddy the Book® Framework gives students an exciting and engaging medium to approach any traditional writing project. By developing a “Book Character,” students will become more invested in the book creation process. This material aligns with Arizona’s ELA standards.
Example SEL Projects
Stephanie the Book shares a story about how she was able to stay social during the pandemic using the internet.
Aaron the Book explains how he can feel happy even if he cannot see his friends in-person as often.
Maria the Book gives her advice for how she can be more active and watch less tv while at home.