The Unified Young Readers Club resource is a great place to start for a younger audience and accompany Young Athletes play with story time! The books and study guides are another tool for teachers to use as they address such topics as inclusion, awareness, friendship, bullying, and acceptance to audiences of both students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Each book has a theme that relates to multiple state academic standards, and aligns with the precepts of positive school climate initiatives. If you'd like a set of Unified Young Readers Cards for your classroom, please email Schools.
You can organize a weekly or monthly reading with your students. Another great way to incorporate a Unified Reading is during a respect or kindness week. Some books recommended to use at the Elementary Level include: