Educator & Family Resources

Lucy's Umbrella celebrates individuality, self-acceptance, and the patterns that make each of us unique. These companion resources are designed to spark discussion, creativity, and connection for children in grades K-6. 

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Student Activity Worksheet Includes: 

*What Makes Me Shine" reflection

*Nature pattern scavenger hunt

*Kindness response activity

*Creative umbrella design page

Perfect for classroom use, reading centers, or home activities.

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Teacher & Librarian Resource Guide Includes:

*Learning objectives

*Discussion questions

*Classroom activities

*Cross-curricular connections (ELA, Science, Art, SEL)

*Diversity & inclusion focus

*Standards-friendly structure

Ideal for lesson planning, library story time, and inclusive classrooms

The Elf Who Didn't Believe in Children tells the story of Flossy, a skeptical, punk-rock elf who questions everything... including whether children even exist. When she's sent to the Letter Room at the North Pole, one letter changes everything and leads her to a hospital room, a brave child, and a truth she never expected to face. 

This story gently explores belief and doubt, empathy and compassion, childhood illness, hope and resilience, and the courage to care. It is a heartfelt, thoughtful story about what it means to believe, not just in magic, but in people.

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Student Activity Worksheet Included activities:

*What do you believe in?

*Big feelings, brave thoughts

*The Letter that changed everything

*Belief map

*Design your own elf

Perfect for classroom use, reading centers, or home activities.

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Teacher & Librarian Resource Guide:

Learning Objectives include:

*Explore belief, doubt, and empathy

*Practice emotional awareness and expression

*Discuss illness and fear in a gentle, age-appropriate way

*Learn how compassion builds connection

*Reflect on kindness as a form of courage

Ideal for lesson planning, library story time, and inclusive classrooms

Pauly & Fluff’s Day at the Beach follows two unlikely friends—a unicorn and a dragon—who dream of playing together despite a wall that divides their world. Through courage, cooperation, and kindness, they discover that sharing and friendship can bring people together and change everything.

This story gently explores:

*Friendship across differences

*Sharing and cooperation

*Problem-solving and teamwork

*Inclusion and kindness

*Courage in the face of fear

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Student Activity Worksheet Includes:

*Create-your-own magical world activity

*Sharing & kindness reflection pages

*Friendship drawing prompts

*Emotional awareness activities

*Creative beach-day design page

Perfect for classroom use, reading centers, or home activities.

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Teacher & Librarian Guide Includes:

*Learning objectives

*Discussion questions

*Social-emotional learning connections

*Classroom activities

*Cross-curricular extensions

*Age-appropriate conversation starters

​Ideal for lesson planning, library story time, and inclusive classrooms