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A children's book by Michele & Marv Wainschel
Lessons for Little Learners
Meaningful conversations with children.
Short stories and gentle lessons that help the grown-ups in a child's life talk about what matters most — kindness, courage, honesty, and the quiet character that grows from everyday conversation.
For grown-ups
Helping Parents, Educators and Caregivers
Lessons for Little Learners is a practical way to guide children through important conversations about feelings, friendships, fairness and personal growth. By using realistic stories and thoughtful discussion prompts, it helps adults support children's emotional development, strengthen communication and turn everyday reading time into meaningful learning.
The articles on this website are designed for the parents, educators and caregivers who guide the children this book was written to support. Each article offers practical insight and thoughtful reflection on the everyday challenges of helping children learn, grow and thrive. Readers are warmly encouraged to join the conversation by initiating or responding to a chat (by pressing the Chat button in the menu above) on any topic related to an article—or on any issue that matters to the children in their care.
Featured Lessons and Helpful Articles
Each story in Lessons for Little Learners includes at least two lessons. In total, the book features eleven lessons. A complete list is available on the Lessons page, where each lesson identifies the stories in which it is represented. You may find more lessons than the ones featured.
The Articles are for adults, not children. If you're having a particular issue with a child, you may find one or more of the Articles helpful in dealing with that issue.
Read a sample
A story from the book
Each story in Lessons for Little Learners is short enough to read in a sitting and rich enough to talk about for days.
What readers are saying
Read more reviews on the Amazon website by pressing the "Order the Book" button.
“From a classroom perspective, Lessons for Little Learners is a highly effective teaching resource. The stories are short, accessible and rich in discussion opportunities, making them ideal for read-aloud sessions and guided conversations.”
“Lessons For Little Learners has become my grandson's favorite book. We read it together and share our thoughts about being a good and kind person. Well recommended.”
“A comprehensive collection of short stories that teach through example, with thought-provoking questions that facilitate discussion. A well thought out, helpful aid for parents.”
Why this book
Purpose & Benefits
What Lessons for Little Learners offers children and the grown-ups who read with them.
- Entertain children with fun, short, uncomplicated stories.
- Encourage a love for reading.
- Teach important moral concepts.
- Share your real experiences after reading the stories.
- Enhance language skills.
- Introduce and help children understand adult vocabulary.
- Motivate children to read on their own.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this book for?
Parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who reads with children ages 3–10. The stories are short and the lessons spark conversation.
How is the book meant to be used?
Read a story aloud together, then use the questions and lessons to start a conversation. There is no script — your child's reaction is the point.
Where can I buy it?
The book is available on Amazon. Additional retailers will be listed here as they come online.
Bring the book home
Order Lessons for Little Learners and start the conversations that shape character.