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Resources to bring "The More The Merrier" into your classroom.
Download the Full GuideClassroom Teachers/Substitute Teachers:
Teachers can use this book to reinforce reading skills while building a positive classroom culture centered on kindness and inclusion. The multisensory components keep students actively engaged and support a variety of learning styles.
DownloadBeginning Teachers or Interns:
This story serves as an easy-to-use, engaging tool for teaching both early literacy and social-emotional skills. It offers a simple framework for creating interactive, inclusive learning experiences in the classroom.
DownloadPreschool Teachers:
Perfect for early learners, this book combines movement, music, and storytelling to build foundational literacy and social skills. It helps young children practice sharing, turn-taking, and including others in a fun, meaningful way.
DownloadMusic Therapy:
This book provides a natural way to incorporate rhythm, movement, and instruments into sessions while promoting social connection and inclusion. It supports engagement, sensory exploration, and communication through music-based interaction.
DownloadParents
Parents can use this book as a shared reading experience that encourages bonding, conversation, and play. It provides an opportunity to talk about kindness and inclusion while engaging children through music and hands-on interaction.
DownloadCurriculum Connection
"Meridith Taylor Strout: The More the Merrier" books connect with educational standards for curriculum on respect, kindness and the power of reading narratives.
“As a media specialist, I’m always looking for books that are both engaging and meaningful, and The More the Merrier delivers on both. Its multisensory approach, paired with a strong message of inclusion and kindness, makes it a valuable addition to any school library or classroom. Students are not only drawn into the story, but also encouraged to actively participate and connect with its message.”
“As a third grade teacher, The More the Merrier is a wonderful addition to our classroom library. The engaging story and interactive, multisensory elements keep my students involved while reinforcing important lessons about inclusion and kindness. It’s the perfect read-aloud that sparks meaningful conversations and helps build a positive classroom community.”
"Meredith Taylor: The More The Merrier" introduces an entire universe of lovable characters. Following Leo, Kate and Mia teaches our kids what friendship really means.
My second-grade students could not put this book down. Every reread sparks new conversations about belonging and welcoming others. A must-have for any reading corner.
“As a media specialist, I’m always looking for books that are both engaging and meaningful, and The More the Merrier delivers on both. Its multisensory approach, paired with a strong message of inclusion and kindness, makes it a valuable addition to any school library or classroom. Students are not only drawn into the story, but also encouraged to actively participate and connect with its message.”
“As a third grade teacher, The More the Merrier is a wonderful addition to our classroom library. The engaging story and interactive, multisensory elements keep my students involved while reinforcing important lessons about inclusion and kindness. It’s the perfect read-aloud that sparks meaningful conversations and helps build a positive classroom community.”
"Meredith Taylor: The More The Merrier" introduces an entire universe of lovable characters. Following Leo, Kate and Mia teaches our kids what friendship really means.
My second-grade students could not put this book down. Every reread sparks new conversations about belonging and welcoming others. A must-have for any reading corner.
