Engage your students with Rocks of Resilience, a trauma-informed, interdisciplinary study guide blending psychology and literature through Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Perfect for grades 3–12, this 34-page resource explores how Bud’s special rocks shape his identity and family bonds, using attachment theory and emotional resilience concepts.

Packed with fun activities like drawing, storytelling, and family interviews, it’s accessible for young learners and adaptable for older students.

Includes 9 Investigation activities:

• Discover Feelings: Explore attachment and emotions with Bud’s story (aligned with SEL standards).
• Fun Activities: Drawing, writing, and research tasks for grades 3–5 and beyond.
• Learn about Family Connections: Lessons on objects and intergenerational ties.
• Safe & Kind Lessons: Trauma-informed strategies for inclusive classrooms.

With detailed lesson plans, psychological evidence hunts, and differentiation for all learners, this guide supports English Language Arts, social studies, and social-emotional learning. Ideal for fostering empathy, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

Standards: Aligns with Common Core ELA (RL.3–12), SEL competencies, and trauma-informed teaching practices.
Pages: 34
Grade Levels: 3–12
Subjects: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Social-Emotional Learning