The virtue project defines orderliness as “creating an environment of peace and order. Planning step by step instead of going in circles.” This book list exemplifies different ways in which orderliness can present itself and shows the importance of having an orderly environment and consistent routines.
The Numberlys
Written and Illustrated by William Joyce and Christina Ellis
The virtue of orderliness is explored through a world with no letters, no joy and no color. Only order and numbers. Soon a group decides to change their world because they were confident that it needed something more. Stresses the importance of both joy and order in a community
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness #courage #change #community #amazingillustrations
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Written and Illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake
The virtue of orderliness is explored through the imagination of a little boy and wondering what would happen if he gets stuck when changing his shirt.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #curiosity #wonder #imagination #smallmoments
Buy On AmazonFroggy Gets Dressed
Written by Jonathan London
Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
The virtue of orderliness is explored when Froggy is getting dressed to enjoy the snow and keeps forgetting to put on a piece of clothing.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #routine #joyfulness #gettingdressed
Buy On AmazonA Little Spot of Organization
Written and Illustrated by Diane Alber
The virtue of orderliness is explored when Spot helps two children to organize their rooms and shows them the benefit of an orderly environment.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #routine #organization #helpfulness
Buy On AmazonI Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!
Written by Karen Beaumont
Illustrated by David Carrow
The virtue of orderliness is explored when a child paints his house and body and accepts the consequences for not being orderly.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness #creativity #rhyme
Buy On AmazonFruits in Suits
Written and Illustrated by Jared Chapman
The virtue of orderliness is explored by stressing the importance of wearing swimming suits in the pool. Can lead to a discussion of proper swimwear.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness
Buy On AmazonToo Much Glue
Written by Jason LaFebvre
Illustrated by Zac Retz
The virtue of orderliness is explored when Matty uses too much glue and gets stuck to the table at school.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #joyfulness #selfcontrol
Buy On AmazonReady Rabbit Gets Ready
Written and Illustrated by Brenna Maloney
The virtue of orderliness is explored through a story on how NOT to get ready in the morning.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #imagination
Buy On AmazonDragon Gets By
Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
The virtue of orderliness is explored through Dragon showing the fun side of chores and responsibility.
Teachable Moments: #orderliness #responsibility #flexibility #joyfulness
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