Promote Kindness & Good Manners with Do Unto Otters!

This mini Rooted in Reading resource is the perfect book companion for Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller. Ideal for the first weeks of school or when you need a classroom manner refresh, it teaches students the importance of kindness, respect, and treating others the way they would like to be treated—while reinforcing comprehension skills and classroom community building.

What’s Included:
• Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plans – Step-by-step guidance for meaningful before, during, and after reading discussions.
• Vocabulary Posters for Manners – Visual supports to introduce and reinforce key vocabulary from the story.
• Journal Writing: Being Mindful About Manners – Encourages students to reflect and write about how they can show good manners in daily life.
• Book Question Cards – Promote comprehension with targeted before, during, and after reading questions.
• Focus Posters for Making Connections – Teach students how to relate the story to themselves and other texts.
• Do Unto Otters Anchor Chart – Generate ideas as a class on how we can use manners in the classroom
• Text-to-Self Connections Printable – Helps students link story events and themes to their own experiences.
• Manners in the Classroom Printable – Engages students in identifying and committing to positive behaviors.
• Otter Directed Drawing or Craft with Reading Response – Combines creativity with writing for a fun and meaningful extension.

Benefits for Teachers:
• Builds a positive classroom culture centered on kindness and respect.
• Encourages students to reflect on their own behavior and choices.
• Supports comprehension skills like making connections and understanding vocabulary in context.
• Saves planning time with ready-to-use posters, printables, and activities.

Perfect for back-to-school read alouds, morning meetings, or classroom community lessons—this Do Unto Otters companion sets a positive tone for the year ahead.