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With deep roots in literacy, phonics, and instructional design, Bev is known for making learning fun, clear, kind, and doable.
Her mission is simple: To help children and teachers believe "I CAN!"
Dito the turtle likes quiet places, warm sunshine, and staying safely tucked inside his shell. His best friend Gabby the duckling loves talking, practicing new things, and spending time with others around the busy pond.
When Gabby encourages Dito to join her and her siblings, Dito must decide if he is ready to take a small step outside of his comfort zone.
Set beside a peaceful pond filled with ducks, turtles, dragonflies, and gentle ripples, Dito and Gabby is a heartwarming story about friendship, courage, and finding your place in a busy world.
Dito the turtle is happiest sitting quietly in the sunshine beside the pond. While ducks splash, frogs croak, and dragonflies dart across the water, Dito prefers to stay tucked safely inside his small and peaceful world.
But Gabby the duckling, Dito’s cheerful and talkative best friend, hopes he might discover that sometimes friendship means taking gentle steps toward something new.
As Gabby practices exciting flying landings on the pond and spends time with her lively siblings, Dito begins to wonder if he might be brave enough to join in too.
Filled with warm pond illustrations and meaningful social-emotional themes, Dito and Gabby is a comforting read-aloud story about:
• friendship
• courage
• overcoming shyness
• belonging
• emotional growth
• taking small social risks
Perfect for classrooms, counseling discussions, bedtime reading, and children learning that it is okay to move at their own pace.
BUY "Dito and Gabby"
In this gentle, wordless picture book, a single act of kindness begins a quiet chain of connection. As one moment leads to another, young readers are invited to notice how small actions can travel far beyond where they begin.
With soft, calming illustrations, Ripples encourages children to observe, reflect, and imagine the impact of kindness in their own lives.
Perfect for:
• building empathy and social awareness
• encouraging conversation and storytelling
• sharing a peaceful, meaningful reading experience
A beautiful book to explore together — again and again.
BUY "Ripples"
Melissa the Sunflower grows quietly beside a peaceful pond, watching the busy world around her. Ducks splash, dragonflies shimmer, turtles rest in the sunshine, and every creature seems to have a special place to belong.
As Melissa compares herself to everyone else, she begins to wonder if she matters too.
But through gentle moments of kindness, observation, and friendship, Melissa slowly discovers that even quiet hearts can brighten the world in meaningful ways.
Filled with warm illustrations and thoughtful social-emotional themes, Melissa the Sunflower Finds Her Place is a comforting SEL read-aloud about:
• self-worth
• belonging
• kindness
• emotional growth
• confidence
• appreciating differences
Perfect for classrooms, counseling discussions, bedtime reading, and children learning that every living thing has value — including themselves.
BUY "Melissa the Sunflower"
Join Mama Duck, Papa Duck, Gabby, Junior, Ling-Ling, and their duckling friends for a playful day at the pond filled with games, giggles, and teamwork!
In this heartwarming Ripple Story, the ducklings splash, flip, paddle, and play their own version of Heads Up Seven Up. But when Gabby keeps getting found out right away, the ducklings must work together to find a solution so everyone can have fun.
Filled with expressive illustrations, humor, movement, and gentle social-emotional themes, Heads Up Seven Up and Other Duck Games celebrates friendship, inclusion, problem solving, and the joy of being yourself.
Perfect for:
• Preschool and early elementary readers
• Read-aloud time
• SEL discussions
• Classroom and family libraries
• Children who love ducks, animals, and playful stories
Written by Grandma Teacher, this joyful story invites children to laugh, participate, and imagine right along with the ducklings.
BUY "Heads Up Seven Up"
At Ripple Pond, two duck sisters love welcoming new visitors.
One sunny day, Gabby and Ling Ling discover two unusual birds standing quietly at opposite sides of the pond — a tall blue heron and a shy white crane. While their brothers argue about what kind of birds they are, the sisters choose kindness instead.
As the new pond friends begin talking and sharing their stories, Ripple Pond becomes a place of friendship, belonging, and understanding.
Henry the Heron Meets Plain Crane is a gentle read-aloud picture book about welcoming others, noticing inner beauty, and making new friends. Filled with peaceful pond scenes, warm humor, and lovable animal characters, this story encourages children to look beyond appearances and open their hearts to others.
Perfect for:
• Preschool through early elementary readers
• Classroom and homeschool read-alouds
• SEL and friendship themes
• Nature-loving children
• Bedtime reading and quiet story time
Part of the Ripple Pond Series by Grandma Teacher.
BUY "Henry the Heron"
Daniel Nathaniel always has ideas!
When his brothers and sisters think he is “messing around,” Daniel Nathaniel sees possibilities everywhere at Ripple Pond. Pond reeds become race lane lines. Fallen branches become balance beams. And new goose friends inspire something even more special.
While the other ducklings do not always understand his unusual ideas at first, Daniel Nathaniel keeps creating, helping, imagining, and including others along the way.
This warm and humorous Ripple Pond story celebrates creativity, confidence, problem-solving, and the wonderful minds that see the world a little differently.
Written and illustrated for children, families, classrooms, and read-aloud time by Grandma Teacher.
BUY "Daniel Nathaniel"
SEL Read Aloud Books
Every child deserves time to pause, reflect, and choose how they show up in the world.
Beatitudes: Daily Intentions for Kids is a gentle, intention-based book designed to help children develop self-awareness, kindness, and thoughtful decision-making.
Henry the Heron
Each page invites children to consider a simple daily intention and connect it with a meaningful action - supporting personal growth in a calm, accessible way.
Perfect for classrooms, morning meetings, counseling, and quiet reflection, this book helps children:
* Practice kindness and respect
* Build self-awareness and empathy
* Develop calm focus and mindful choices
* Learn that intentions shape actions
BUY "Beatitudes"
I Am Important! is a gentle, movement-based affirmation book designed to help children build confidence, self-awareness, and joy.
Through playful rhymes and simple movements, children are invited to explore positive traits such as being brilliant, observant, vibrant, kind, and courageous.
Each page encourages children to move their bodies, reflect on their feelings, and connect with affirmations that remind them of their inherent worth.
Perfect for classrooms, homes, and read-aloud settings. I Am Important! supports social-emotional growth while celebrating each child's unique value in a warm, engaging way.
BUY "I Am Important!"
Wrapping Paper is a thoughtful, story-based book that encourages children to look beyond appearances and value character, kindness, and understanding.
On their own, the students come to understand that our skin is just wrapping paper.
The real gift is who we are on the inside.
BUY "Wrapping Paper"
Read Aloud Books
A grandmother's love.
A lifetime of lessons.
And gentle reminders found in butterflies and dragonflies...
that no matter what happens, you will be okay.
BUY "Butterflies and Dragonflies"
Step into the early 1900s and meet Gladys Gwendolyn—a thoughtful young girl growing up alongside her sisters in a loving, close-knit family.
As each sister begins to follow her own path, life brings change, adventure, and new beginnings. Through it all, Gladys watches, learns, and dreams of what her own future might hold.
Told with warmth and simplicity, this beautifully illustrated story is inspired by real family history and celebrates:
• the bond between sisters
• the courage to follow different paths
• the importance of home, no matter where life leads
Perfect for readers who enjoy meaningful, character-driven stories, Gladys Gwendolyn and Her Sisters offers a gentle look at growing up, belonging, and becoming.
Gladys Gwendolyn grew up surrounded by the people she loved—her mama, her papa, and her sisters—each with dreams of their own.
From city streets to new beginnings across the country, this gentle story follows a family as they grow, change, and find their way in the world, while always holding onto what matters most.
Inspired by real-life memories, Gladys Gwendolyn and Her Sisters is a heartfelt glimpse into childhood, family bonds, and the quiet strength that carries us forward.
BUY "Gladys Gwendolyn"
Isidore's Words is a gentle, engaging story about a young boy who discovers that words can be built one letter at a time.
When Isidore's books tumble from the shelf and the words fall apart, he doesn't give up - he gets to work. Using the letters scattered across the floor, Isidore begins creating new words of his own.
As he thinks, imagines, and builds, young readers are invited to do the same - guessing each word before it appears and watching it come to life.
Perfect for early learners, this story supports:
• letter recognition
• word building
• phonics and early spelling
• prediction and comprehension
With a simple, repeating pattern and warm, inviting illustrations, Isidore's Words encourages children to explore language, take risks, and discover the joy of making words.
BUY "Isidore's WORDS"
Grandma Teacher Phonics
and Car Trip: Beginning Short Vowel Decodable Series
Grandma Teacher Sprouting Phonics Readers are designed to help beginning readers build confidence one sound at a time.
Each book includes three short decodable stories with simple sentence patterns, engaging illustrations, and targeted phonics practice for early readers. These stories are intentionally structured to support sounding out words, rereading for fluency, and joyful reading success.
This collection focuses on:
• Short E, Short U and Mixed Short vowel patterns
Inside this reader, children will find:
• Decodable phonics stories
• Repetitive sentence support
• Word study pages
• Discussion prompts
• Book Path teaching support
• A series progression guide
Created by Grandma Teacher, a longtime educator and literacy specialist, these readers are designed to support classrooms, tutoring, homeschool learning, and extra reading practice at home.
Structured. Decodable. Classroom-Tested.
Sprout strong reading skills from the start!
BUY "Sproating Phonics - 3 Short Vowel"
and Dog and Pop: Beginning Short Vowel Decodable Series
Grandma Teacher Sprouting Phonics Readers are designed to help beginning readers build confidence one sound at a time.
Each book includes three short decodable stories with simple sentence patterns, engaging illustrations, and targeted phonics practice for early readers. These stories are intentionally structured to support sounding out words, rereading for fluency, and joyful reading success in classrooms, tutoring, homeschool learning, and extra reading practice at home.
Created by Grandma Teacher, a longtime educator and literacy specialist, these readers are designed as a first step into the Grandma Teacher phonics series. The Sprouting Readers offer simplified text, strong repetition, and supportive reading patterns for new readers.
This collection focuses on:
• Short A, Short I, and Short O vowel patterns
Inside this reader, children will find:
• Decodable phonics stories
• Repetitive sentence support
• Word study pages
• Discussion prompts
• Book Path teaching support
• A series progression guide
Structured. Decodable. Classroom-Tested.
Sprout strong reading skills from the start!
BUY "Sprouting Phonics - Short Vowel"
A Short A Pattern Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "Tad and His Dad"
A short e Pattern Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "The Zen Garden"
A short i - Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers
help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Perfect for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "Mister Tim's Pet Shop"
A Short o Pattern Decodable Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Perfect for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "Doggy Woggy and Pop"
A Short U Pattern Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "Buddy and Puffy"
Long A (ay) Pattern Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "A Day to Play"
A Long A (a_e) Pattern Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "State Your Name"
A Mixed Long A Pattern Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "The State Fair"
Long E - Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers
help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Perfect for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "The Ice Cream Treat"
Long I - Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers
help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Perfect for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "Ida the Spider"
Long O and Long U Vowel Pattern — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Perfect for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "Olga's Store"
Mixed Short Vowel Pattern — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readershelp children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Perfect for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "The Car Trip"
Mixed Long Vowel Pattern Reader — Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
BUY "Vacation Time"
OO/OE/UE Pattern Reader - Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
Look inside for the series learning path and see what comes next.
BUY "Cool School"
OW and OU Pattern Reader - Grandma Teacher Phonics Series
Grandma Teacher Phonics Readers help children grow strong reading skills through patterned, decodable stories with heart.
Each book uses controlled phonics patterns, supportive repetition, and engaging storylines so early readers can practice successfully while enjoying the journey.
Ideal for classrooms, small groups, and reading at home.
Look inside for the series learning path and see what comes next.
BUY "Flower the Cow"
Teacher Books
What happens when a classroom becomes a place where every child is truly seen?
In Shine!, a caring teacher guides her students through everyday classroom moments that reveal something powerful:
each person has gifts that deserve to be noticed, valued, and shared.
Through classroom conversations, thoughtful questions, and meaningful interactions, students become aware that shining means being authentically yourself.
Written with upper elementary teachers in mind, Shine! is a classroom-centered story that highlights a classroom community of diverse learners who recognize their own light, see it in others, and learn what it means to belong.
BUY "Shine"
"Did I make a difference?"
Using the metaphor of a garden, she explores the quiet work of tending young lives — where growth is not always visible and influence often blooms long after we leave the room.
Through personal stories — some humorous, some vulnerable — this book offers permission to:
•Revisit difficult seasons with new understanding
•Recognize the impact yo may have missed
•Reinterpret classroom memories through a gentler lens
•Move forward with courage and hope
This is not a how-to manual. It is a companion.
If you have ever questioned whether what you did truly mattered, The Joyful Gardener will help you see that it did.
BUY "The Joyful Gardener"
What is Grandma Teacher and how does it help children learn?
Grandma Teacher is a warm, story-driven learning platform designed to help children build confidence in reading, communication, and life skills. Instead of traditional rigid instruction, it uses a nurturing, “grandma-style” teaching approach that makes learning feel safe, engaging, and enjoyable.
Children learn through guided storytelling, gentle instruction, and real-life examples that help them better understand concepts and retain information. This approach is especially helpful for children who may feel overwhelmed or discouraged in traditional learning environments.
What age groups does Grandma Teacher support?
Grandma Teacher is designed primarily for young learners, typically between the ages of 4 and 12. However, the supportive and confidence-building approach can benefit older children who need help with reading comprehension, communication, or foundational learning skills.
The flexible format allows parents and caregivers to adapt the experience based on the child’s individual pace and needs.
What subjects or skills does Grandma Teacher focus on?
Grandma Teacher focuses on foundational skills that set children up for long-term success, including:
Reading and comprehension
Listening and communication
Vocabulary development
Confidence and self-expression
Life lessons and character development
The goal is not just academic improvement, but helping children feel capable, understood, and excited to learn.
How is Grandma Teacher different from traditional tutoring services?
Unlike traditional tutoring, which often focuses on repetition and performance, Grandma Teacher emphasizes connection, encouragement, and understanding.
The “grandma-style” approach creates a calm and supportive learning environment where children are not pressured but guided. This helps reduce anxiety, improve confidence, and make learning something children actually look forward to.
It’s ideal for families who want a more personal, nurturing alternative to standard tutoring programs.
Can Grandma Teacher be used at home by parents or caregivers?
Yes, Grandma Teacher is designed to be easily used at home. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can integrate it into daily routines without needing special training.
The platform supports guided learning experiences that feel natural and conversational, making it simple to reinforce learning in a comfortable home environment.
Is Grandma Teacher available for speaking engagements?
Yes, Grandma Teacher (Bev Gonzalez) is available for speaking engagements. Please email below for scheduling and details.
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