Welcome to Tiny Tales, Big Feelings, your go-to space for teaching Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and writing craft through diverse and bilingual mentor texts! Each episode brings SEL strategies and writing craft lessons—from expressive language and character growth to empathy and resilience—paired with inclusive picture books that inspire little learners to write with heart and creativity. Perfect for educators, parents, and anyone who loves empowering kids through stories.
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Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!
Alexandra Alessandri writes in an adorable and honest way about what goes through kids’ minds and hearts when they feel shy in a particular situation or are generally shy. Ava gets to this beautiful finca where her Abuelita lives, but she can’t find her voice. Throughout the book, she and we, the readers, discover moreContinue reading “Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!”
Spring Fling Story
Contest page here. Cow Girl by Ana Siqueira – 149 words It’s spring! Maravilla reads about las flores of the world. At her farm, there are none. She must go smell some. But… with her short legs, she can’t go that far. Her people ride and shout, “Vámonos, cowgirls!” If girls can be cowgirls. CowsContinue reading “Spring Fling Story”
Ana - The Teacher and the Writer 