IN MY HEART

A Book of Feelings
Author: Jo Witek
Illustrator: Christine Roussey
Published (French): 2013
Published (English): 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4197-1310-1
 Feelings
➢ Happy ➢ Sad
➢ Brave ➢ Hopeful
➢ Mad ➢ Afraid
➢ Calm ➢ Silly
➢ Broken ➢ Shy
 Families
➢ How can families support their child when they are
experiencing different emotions?
Causes Suggestions
➢ Housing ➢ Homeless Shelter
➢ Relationships ➢ Guidance Counselor
➢ Death ➢ Support Programs
➢ Parent in Military ➢ Military Support Websites
➢ Parent in Prison ➢ Parent Education Programs
➢ Economic Status ➢ Hunger Relief Organizations
➢ Violence/Abuse ➢ Before and After School
Activities
 Support From Our Text (Chapter 6&7)

➢ “If a student seems seriously affected, seek professional help from the
school counselor or social worker...” (Grant & Ray, 2019, p.173).

➢ “...You can also share helpful information, such as websites for military
families” (Grant & Ray, 2019, p.180).

➢ “Help establish before-and after- school programs where children can

be supervised while families are at work..” (Grant & Ray, 2019, p.218).
 Diversity/Equity
➢ The character is illustrated in black and
white.
 Tolerance
➢ All individuals from different backgrounds will experience
these feelings for different reasons.
○ Allow students and their families to express
themselves
○ Create an environment where everyone is accepting
of differences that present in the classroom.
 Support From Our Text
(Chapter 5)

➢ “It is important for [teachers] to have a variety of family engagement

strategies that will allow families to be involved in ways that are best
suited to their lifestyle and beliefs about education” (Grant & Ray,
2019, p.136).
➢ “Ask families what is important about their culture and how you can
include that in the classroom environment” (Grant & Ray, 2019,
p.141).
➢ “Avoid books that build up one culture at the expense of another”
(Grant & Ray, 2019, p.156).
 References
Grant, K. B., & Ray, J. (2019). Home, school, and community collaboration: culturally

responsive family engagement. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Witek, J., & Roussey, C. (2014). In my heart: a book of feelings. New York: Abrams

Appleseed.