2024-2025 PROJECT CONERSTONE

We will be hosting a training for Project Cornerstone on Tuesday, September 17th after drop off at 8:20am at the lunch tables. Questions? Please contact Emily Murai at emily_murai@hotmail.com

Many thanks to this year's Cornerstone readers and to the teachers for taking time out of their busy days for these important lessons.

Bucket Books by Carol McCloud

1.Have You Filled a Bucket Today? (Grades K-2) 

2.Buckets, Dippers, and Lids (Grades 3-4) 

3.Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness (Grades 5-6)

Synopsis: Each book uses the concept of bucket-filling (positive actions/words) and bucket-dipping (negative actions/words) to illustrate the impact on oneself and others. As they grow, the books talk about using a “lid” to protect yourself when someone tries to “dip” into their bucket.

Simon’s Hook by Karen Gedig Burnett 

Synopsis:

Simon’s grandma teaches Simon how to “not take the bait” and gives him tools to use to be a “free fish.”  Simon’s Hook helps kids learn how to think and react before responding to name calling, teasing and other

“bucket dipping” behaviors.

Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill 

Synopsis: Recess Queen is written entirely in rhyme with the text and illustrations capturing the energy of the playground. Underneath the lighthearted rhyme is the painful reality of mean or bucket dipping behaviors that can occur while “playing.”

One by Kathryn Otoshi 

Synopsis: Simple and impactful, this book is about the power of one person standing up to bullying behavior which inspires others to also stand up.  It also talks about inclusion of the individual so that all can belong.

More Than Peach by Bellen Woodard 

Synopsis: This is a new book for 24-25.  Written by the crayon activist Bellen Woodard who asked questions about the skin-color crayon and changed the world, changed our language about skin tones.  They can be many beautiful colors.

The Empty Pot by Demi 

Synopsis: This book explores the concepts of courage, honesty, integrity, responsibility and perseverance (CHIRP). These tools will empower students to value being true to themselves even when it is not easy. Students will understand that the end result isn’t as important as trying your best, to trust in yourself, and listen to your own judgment to make a good decision.

Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds 

Synopsis: Say Something, makes us think about the power we have to support and include every student at our school. It is a call to action for all of us to move from the familiar role of bystander to the integrity-rich role of Upstander (common language used for Cornerstone every year). This book has lessons by grade level.