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Choose Love Read-Alouds by Mr. Bonilla

"What Do You Do With a Chance?" read by Mr. Bonilla, inspires kids to find the courage to go for the opportunities that come their way, because you never know when a chance, once taken, might be the one to change everything.

Mr. Bonilla reads "The Gratitude Jar" where Mina, a young girl prone to unhappiness from comparison, learns the lesson of gratitude: that being thankful for life's simple, everyday moments is the key.

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Sticks read by our principal, Mr. Bonilla, is a story about finding yourself in a situation that didn't turn out as you expected and having your friends and family help you find the courage to pick yourself back up and persevere.

The Circles All Around Us read by our principal, Mr. Bonilla tells the story of how our circles of community and love expand as we grow, starting with a small circle of immediate family and gradually including friends, neighbors, and the wider community.

When spiteful words ripple through a farmyard in Sorry (Really Sorry), read by Mr. Bonilla, a chain reaction of hurt unfolds. But an act of kindness shows how apologies can heal, teaching kids the true meaning of saying "sorry" with sincerity.

Maddi's Fridge, read by Mr. Bonilla, tells the story of Sofia, who discovers her friend Maddi's family has very little food. Despite Maddi's request for secrecy, Sofia's compassion compels her to tell her mom. The book emphasizes how empathy and acting on it – compassion in action – can strengthen friendships and offer crucial support.

Little Tree read by our principal, Mr. Bonilla, is a book about being open to change and having courage to make that change for the better.

Those Shoes read by our principal, Mr. Bonilla, is a story that explores needs versus wants and being grateful for all the good things in your life.

Everyone makes mistakes. In How to Apologize read by our principal, Mr. Bonilla, we are reminded of the importance of acknowledging our mistakes and apologizing sincerely to ask for forgiveness.

From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, Be Kind read by our principal, Mr. Boniila, explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference―or at least help a friend.

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