This READY TO USE (NO PREP) Social-emotional Learning lesson that addresses the ever-important social-emotional learning SEL / character education curriculum concepts of KINDNESS, EMPATHY, CARING, MAKING THE WORLD BETTER, DIVERSITY, TOLERANCE, COURAGE TO BE UNIQUE, & SUPPORTING OTHERS WITH EMPATHY and is based on the book, The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson. It includes links and QR codes to 2 videos to utilize with your lesson, one of which is the book being read aloud. Also included