Scholars cheered as Mr. J (aka Dave Joisil) entered the school’s gym to meet with our kindergarten and first grade scholars! They were excited to see him in person after seeing him on videos in their classrooms. Mr. J read his book Mr. J. and the Tower That Fell to our scholars, a story that explores important themes such as making mistakes, understanding emotions, and having the courage to rebuild and try again. Mr. J incorporated fun music—which he wrote – and movement into his presentation, keeping students actively involved throughout the experience! Scholars learned about resilience, how to work through difficult emotions, and the importance of perseverance when things don’t go as planned. It was a joyful and meaningful experience for our young students.
