Risk-Takers: They approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence and independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are courageous and articulate in defending those things in which they believe.
_Books that demonstrate the learner profile of risk-takers and can be found at Windsor's Library or the public library!
Amazing Grace. (E HOF)
Hoffman, Mary. Dial Books for Young Readers,1991.
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.
Brave Irene (E STE)
Steig, William 1986
Brave Irene, the dressmaker's daughter, ventures out into a fierce snowstorm to deliver the beautiful ball gown her mother has made for the duchess. (4-8yrs.)
Courage (E WAB)
Waber, Bernard 2002
This book provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer. (7-10yrs.)
A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech Pictures by Harry Bliss (E CRE)
An amusing story about a school where the principal is so enthusiastic about his school and the way the students love to learn that he decides to have lessons on Saturday and Sunday too. It is Tilly who summons up the courage to tell the Principal that children must do other things as well. This strong message is very amusingly presented through a witty text and amusing illustrations.
Hooway for Wodney Wat. (E LES)
Lester, Helen. Houghton Mifflin, 1999.
All his classmates make fun of Rodney because he can’t pronounce his name, but it is Rodney’s speech impediment that drives away the class bully.
Ira Sleeps Over (E WAB)
Waber, Bernard 2000
A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend's house but worries how he'll get along without his teddy bear, Foo Foo. (6-8yrs.)
Hoffman, Mary. Dial Books for Young Readers,1991.
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.
Brave Irene (E STE)
Steig, William 1986
Brave Irene, the dressmaker's daughter, ventures out into a fierce snowstorm to deliver the beautiful ball gown her mother has made for the duchess. (4-8yrs.)
Courage (E WAB)
Waber, Bernard 2002
This book provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer. (7-10yrs.)
A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech Pictures by Harry Bliss (E CRE)
An amusing story about a school where the principal is so enthusiastic about his school and the way the students love to learn that he decides to have lessons on Saturday and Sunday too. It is Tilly who summons up the courage to tell the Principal that children must do other things as well. This strong message is very amusingly presented through a witty text and amusing illustrations.
Hooway for Wodney Wat. (E LES)
Lester, Helen. Houghton Mifflin, 1999.
All his classmates make fun of Rodney because he can’t pronounce his name, but it is Rodney’s speech impediment that drives away the class bully.
Ira Sleeps Over (E WAB)
Waber, Bernard 2000
A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend's house but worries how he'll get along without his teddy bear, Foo Foo. (6-8yrs.)
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