Ever have a student who just can’t wait to share their thoughts—blurting out answers, interrupting conversations, and struggling to hold back their excitement? My Mouth Is a Volcano by Julia Cook is the perfect read-aloud to help young learners understand the importance of listening, patience, and self-control.
Through a fun and relatable story, students see themselves in Louis, a boy whose words erupt before he can stop them. With humor and heart, this book teaches an essential social-emotional lesson in a way that kids get—and remember.
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