Why Author Visits?​

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Because stories—and mindset—shape how students see themselves as learners.
Nicole Thomson’s author visits are designed to spark joy, build confidence, and support students in developing the mindset tools they need to thrive—not just in the classroom, but in life.

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During a visit, your students will:

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• Discover how writing, drawing, and storytelling can support their learning across subjects

• Explore gratitude, self-talk, and resilience as tools for learning, especially when things get hard

• Engage in hands-on journaling or reflection activities tied to social-emotional learning (SEL) themes

• Participate in a live Q&A with a real author and teacher

• Experience a warm, inclusive space that values their voice and perspective

 

In-person and virtual sessions available for K–8 classrooms, school assemblies, and family/community events.

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Social-Emotional Learning Meets the

Math Classroom

The Little Things About Math Journal Series

(Grades K, 1–3, 4–6, 7–8)

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This unique series was created to help students build confidence, self-awareness, and emotional regulation through the lens of math. These sessions support Ontario SEL competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, and confidence in learning, all through guided reflection on students’ relationship with math, not math instruction.

Rooted in current SEL and math mindset research, the journals and workshops help students:

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• Develop a positive math identity

• Navigate frustration and perfectionism with calming strategies

• Cultivate gratitude and curiosity for everyday math moments

• Practice growth mindset and learn to celebrate productive struggle

• Build emotional vocabulary to describe their experiences as learners

 

Students leave feeling empowered, seen, and ready to try hard things.

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Gratitude Through Story

The Little Things: Finding Gratitude in Life’s Simple Moments" (K–6)

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This heartwarming author read-aloud brings SEL to life through storytelling.

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• Hear Nicole read her picture book aloud

• Reflect on gratitude through age-appropriate discussion

• Engage in a creative follow-up activity or lesson

 

This session is perfect for K–3 and Grades 4–6 audiences and can be paired with the Little Things About Math journal or offered on its own.

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The Little Things Project

A classroom or school-wide SEL experience built around reflection, gratitude, and meaningful connection

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The Little Things Project is a flexible, classroom-ready SEL initiative designed to help students notice, reflect on, and appreciate the small moments that shape their school experience.

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Rooted in the six core strands of Social-Emotional Learning, this project supports students in building self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and positive relationships—through simple, intentional daily practices.

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During The Little Things Project, students will:

• Explore gratitude as a tool for well-being, motivation, and connection

• Strengthen emotional awareness and vocabulary through reflection and discussion

• Learn practical strategies for coping with stress, frustration, and big feelings

• Build a stronger sense of self and belonging within their classroom community

• Practice critical and creative thinking through journaling, dialogue, and mini-activities

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The project can be implemented as a 21-day classroom experience, a school-wide initiative, or adapted for assemblies, wellness weeks, or family/community events. Activities are intentionally short, accessible, and meaningful—making them easy to integrate without adding pressure to already full schedules.

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Students leave with tools they can return to again and again—learning that small moments, practiced consistently, can make a big difference.