Using AI to Create and Optimize Library Resource Guides: An SEL Exemplary

The innovative free AI resource, has a user- friendly interface. It appears on the landing page, with a user-friendly dashboard interface. It is an easy, accessible view for also uploading many types of digital resources like documents and media files. The view can be changed to inspect and identify the resources. What is interesting are the options for quickly generating new types of AI synthesized content in the format of audio files, summaries, timelines, quizzes and more from the user selected resources. Within ten minutes or less, a completed resource guide can be created, and then edited and optimized. It is immediately ready to use and share. There are a couple of accessibility limitations that will be openly discussed.

The SEL topic, emotional literacy, will be used for demonstration of the Google Notebook AI resource.

The topic of emotional literacy, in a typical public classroom/school setting, it is often notably integrated into reading and writing curriculums. The teacher and often librarian, is sometimes the main facilitator of choosing SEL resources, which are highly likely library books. In brief, SEL areas are usually categorized into specific areas. For example, emotional literacy, an area which often addresses emotions and feelings.

In the past ten years or maybe a little more, there has been a plethora of children's books which are under the umbrella of SEL. These books often introduce and discuss thoughts, feelings and emotions.

There is not a lack of information or resources at this time on this topic, but a lack of time to quickly review relevant resources and to quickly curate and synthesize numerous digital assets effectively, which can, in turn, supplement or optimize the newly created AI content in meaningful ways. This AI resource might be worth exploring to meet that need.

This session will introduce one free AI application from Google, specifically Google Notebook.

Participants will be able to identify the AI resource demonstrated and after attending the session:

explore this specific AI as a potential, relevant and easy to use free resource to quickly generate a resource guide

identify and designate useful,and meaningful resources information for AI to capture in digital formats i.e, PDF's, websites.

identify the basic components and use the dashboard of the Google Notebook model

download the associated audio file to use as a potential resource on and offline

share the link to colleagues and associated professionals of choice

Link for the Primary Source in this session:

Google Notebook LM

Google Notebook

Links for the associated resources discussed in the session

1. Ruler

https://ruler.online/resources

2. Amazon Book The Color Monster

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Monster-Story-About-Emotions/dp/031645...

3. The Ruler Approach

https://rulerapproach.org/

4. Storytelling & Emotional Literacy

https://isminc.com/advisory/publications/the-source/storytelling-to...

AI Prompts

Results from Gemini AI:

Prompt 1: Create a list of children's books that can help increase emotional literacy in children prek - grade 3

. Books that Explore a Range of Emotions:

"The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas: This classic uses vibrant colors to represent different emotions (anger, sadness, joy, fear, calm) and helps children understand and identify their own feelings.
"In My Heart: A Book of Feelings" by Jo Witek: This book beautifully illustrates a variety of emotions with simple text and engaging illustrations, making it easy for young children to connect with.
"The Way I Feel" by Janan Cain: This book uses simple language and relatable situations to help children understand and express their feelings, from happiness and excitement to sadness and anger.

1. Books that Address Specific Emotions:

"The Worry Monster" by Ellie Christel: This book helps children understand and manage anxiety by introducing them to a "worry monster" that collects worries and helps them feel calmer.
"Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud: This book focuses on building positive relationships and making others feel good, which can boost self-esteem and emotional well-being.
"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein: While a more complex story, it explores themes of love, giving, and selflessness, which can foster empathy and compassion.

2. Books that Encourage Emotional Expression:

"My Many Colored Days" by Dr. Seuss: This playful book uses colors to represent different moods and encourages children to express their feelings creatively.
"The Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munsch: This classic story empowers children by showing a strong female protagonist who overcomes challenges and learns to rely on her own resourcefulness.

Tips for Using These Books:

Read Together: Read these books together with your child and engage in open conversations about the emotions portrayed.
Ask Questions: Encourage your child to identify and express their own feelings related to the stories.
Role-Playing: Act out scenes from the books or create your own stories based on the emotions explored.
Connect to Real-Life Experiences: Relate the emotions in the books to your child's own experiences and how they might be feeling.

Prompt 2

List 5 preschool- grade 3 books on emotional literacy that include color themes and also include songs that can compliment each book. Provide the songs in order next to the book.

1. Book: "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas

Color Theme: Green for calm, red for anger, yellow for happiness, blue for sadness, and black for fear.
Song: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" (Adapt the lyrics to reflect each emotion. For example: "Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are. Happy feelings, shining bright, like the sun upon the light.")

2. Book: "In My Heart: A Book of Feelings" by Jo Witek

Color Theme: Varied colors throughout to represent different emotions (e.g., yellow for joy, blue for sadness, green for calm).
Song: "If You're Happy and You Know It" (Adapt the lyrics to different emotions. For example, "If you're sad and you know it, clap your hands.")

3. Book: "My Many Colored Days" by Dr. Seuss

Color Theme: The entire book is based on colors representing different moods.
Song: "The Rainbow Song" (A classic song that celebrates the colors of the rainbow. You can adapt it to discuss how different colors can represent different feelings.)

4. Book: "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr

Color Theme: Vibrant colors are used throughout the book to illustrate various emotions.
Song: "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" (Modify the lyrics to focus on different parts of the body and how they might feel when experiencing certain emotions. For example, "Head feels happy, shoulders feel sad...")

5. Book: "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas (This book can be paired with multiple songs)

Color Theme: Green for calm, red for anger, yellow for happiness, blue for sadness, and black for fear.
Song 1: "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (Adapt to reflect calming down after feeling angry. "The Itsy Bitsy Spider went up the water spout...")
Song 2: "The More We Get Together" (Adapt to express feelings of happiness and connection. "The more we get together, the happier we feel...")

By incorporating these books into your child's reading routine, you can foster a deeper understanding of emotions, build empathy, and promote healthy emotional development.

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Roxann Riskin February 2, 2025 at 9:00am
Link for the Primary Source in this session:

Google Notebook LM

Google Notebook

Links for the associated resources discussed in the session

1. Ruler

https://ruler.online/resources

2. Amazon Book The Color Monster

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Monster-Story-About-Emotions/dp/031645...

3. The Ruler Approach

https://rulerapproach.org/

4. Storytelling & Emotional Literacy

https://isminc.com/advisory/publications/the-source/storytelling-to...

AI Prompts

Results from Gemini AI:

Prompt 1: Create a list of children's books that can help increase emotional literacy in children prek - grade 3

. Books that Explore a Range of Emotions:
- "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas: This classic uses vibrant colors to represent different emotions (anger, sadness, joy, fear, calm) and helps children understand and identify their own feelings.
- "In My Heart: A Book of Feelings" by Jo Witek: This book beautifully illustrates a variety of emotions with simple text and engaging illustrations, making it easy for young children to connect with.
- "The Way I Feel" by Janan Cain: This book uses simple language and relatable situations to help children understand and express their feelings, from happiness and excitement to sadness and anger.
1. Books that Address Specific Emotions:
- "The Worry Monster" by Ellie Christel: This book helps children understand and manage anxiety by introducing them to a "worry monster" that collects worries and helps them feel calmer.
- "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud: This book focuses on building positive relationships and making others feel good, which can boost self-esteem and emotional well-being.
- "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein: While a more complex story, it explores themes of love, giving, and selflessness, which can foster empathy and compassion.
2. Books that Encourage Emotional Expression:
- "My Many Colored Days" by Dr. Seuss: This playful book uses colors to represent different moods and encourages children to express their feelings creatively.
- "The Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munsch: This classic story empowers children by showing a strong female protagonist who overcomes challenges and learns to rely on her own resourcefulness.
Tips for Using These Books:
- Read Together: Read these books together with your child and engage in open conversations about the emotions portrayed.
- Ask Questions: Encourage your child to identify and express their own feelings related to the stories.
- Role-Playing: Act out scenes from the books or create your own stories based on the emotions explored.
- Connect to Real-Life Experiences: Relate the emotions in the books to your child's own experiences and how they might be feeling.
Prompt 2

List 5 preschool- grade 3 books on emotional literacy that include color themes and also include songs that can compliment each book. Provide the songs in order next to the book.

1. Book: "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas
- Color Theme: Green for calm, red for anger, yellow for happiness, blue for sadness, and black for fear.
- Song: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" (Adapt the lyrics to reflect each emotion. For example: "Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are. Happy feelings, shining bright, like the sun upon the light.")
2. Book: "In My Heart: A Book of Feelings" by Jo Witek
- Color Theme: Varied colors throughout to represent different emotions (e.g., yellow for joy, blue for sadness, green for calm).
- Song: "If You're Happy and You Know It" (Adapt the lyrics to different emotions. For example, "If you're sad and you know it, clap your hands.")
3. Book: "My Many Colored Days" by Dr. Seuss
- Color Theme: The entire book is based on colors representing different moods.
- Song: "The Rainbow Song" (A classic song that celebrates the colors of the rainbow. You can adapt it to discuss how different colors can represent different feelings.)
4. Book: "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr
- Color Theme: Vibrant colors are used throughout the book to illustrate various emotions.
- Song: "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" (Modify the lyrics to focus on different parts of the body and how they might feel when experiencing certain emotions. For example, "Head feels happy, shoulders feel sad...")
5. Book: "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas (This book can be paired with multiple songs)
- Color Theme: Green for calm, red for anger, yellow for happiness, blue for sadness, and black for fear.
- Song 1: "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (Adapt to reflect calming down after feeling angry. "The Itsy Bitsy Spider went up the water spout...")
- Song 2: "The More We Get Together" (Adapt to express feelings of happiness and connection. "The more we get together, the happier we feel...")
By incorporating these books into your child's reading routine, you can foster a deeper understanding of emotions, build empathy, and promote healthy emotional development.
Roxann Riskin February 2, 2025 at 8:51am

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