Maria’s Book Reviews
Maria, who is featured in the Habits of Mind animations, reviews her favorite children’s books that just happen to align to the life lessons featured in each of the 16 Habits of Mind. Students will love her charming perspective on each book and her fun videos will leave students wanting more!
The Habits of Mind animations can be purchased here.
Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
Creating, Imagining, and Innovating: Maria Reviews The Mitten by Jan Brett
Finding Humor: Maria Reviews The Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
Gathering Data Through the Senses: Maria Reviews Frederick by Leo Lionni
Listening with Understanding and Empathy: Maria Reviews Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
Managing Impulsivity: Maria Reviews My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook
Persisting: Maria Reviews She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton
Questioning and Problem Posing: Maria Reviews Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
Remaining Open to Continuous Learning: Maria Reviews Chopsticks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Responding with Wonderment and Awe: The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown
Striving for Accuracy: Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
Taking Responsible Risks: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Thinking About Your Thinking: Maria Reviews Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Thinking & Communicating with Clarity & Precision: Maria Reviews The King Who Rained by Fred Gwynne
Thinking Flexibly: Maria Reviews Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
