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    Grades K–3 · Teacher Resources

    Austin Teacher Resources

    Use Austin for morning meetings on courage and growth mindset, or in a French immersion classroom with the bilingual English/French guides. Everything you need to teach the story, in one place.

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    Austin

    A bilingual story of courage and self-discovery

    Discussion Guide (English & French)

    Guided questions exploring courage, fear, and growth — available in both languages for bilingual classrooms.

    SEL Lesson: The Courage Thermometer

    Students rate bravery on a scale and discuss why different things feel scary to different people — building empathy and self-awareness.

    Bilingual Classroom Integration Guide

    Practical guide for using Austin across English and French instruction — perfect for French immersion programs.

    Writing Prompts

    English

    "One time I did something brave even though I was scared..."

    French / Bilingual

    "Une fois, j'ai fait quelque chose de courageux même si j'avais peur..."